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Chief Engineer, Commutable from Coventry, Warwickshire, West Midlands areas

* Pivotal engineering leadership role in a fast-growing UK Defence Vehicle / Robotics and Autonomous Systems engineering business backed by a larger global engineering group developing novel off-road uncrewed systems technology.

* A fantastic opportunity for a Chief Engineer / Senior Engineering Manager / Head of Engineering level candidate.

* Highly competitive salary and package commensurate with experience.

This Chief Engineer / Senior Engineering Manager / Head of Engineering role / Director of Engineering role would really suit a candidate that will enjoy leading proof of concept / prototype development / low volume build of innovative technology within an agile engineering business yet has experience of working with larger multinational group companies.

Your background as a Chief Engineer / Senior Engineering Manager / Head of Engineering:

* We are looking for a technical / engineering leader with a track record of inspiring and leading multidisciplined engineering design and development teams to successful engineering delivery.

* Previous experience of off-road / off-highway vehicles, defence vehicles, or specialist vehicles is preferred.

* You will be able to combine being accountable for strategic engineering leadership, engineering delivery performance, and long-term technical capability development.

* Your personal attributes will include – systems engineering thinking, accountability, integrity, and an ability to build trust with several stakeholders.

* You are likely to be degree qualified in an engineering discipline.

Role Responsibilities:

* Strategic leadership and delivery of all engineering activities within a concept design, prototype development, low volume defence vehicle engineering environment.

* Deliver R&D and product engineering excellence.

* Leadership of a multidisciplined engineering team – Mechanical Design Engineers, Electrical Design Engineers, Software / Systems Engineers, and Build Technicians.

* Drive strong collaboration between local and wider group engineering teams.

* Support customer facing activities when a high level of technical / engineering input is required.

* Some infrequent international travel is expected.

To apply please send your CV to Luke Smith at Euro Projects Recruitment Ltd.

Visit the Euro Projects Recruitment website to search our latest permanent, contract and interim vacancies.

“Please note that if you are not contacted within the next ten days then your application, on this occasion, has not been successful. We thank you for taking the time to apply.”

This job is posted by Euro Projects Recruitment, a recruitment consultancy specialising in engineering and manufacturing appointments from tool room to boardroom. We combine over 100 years of technical knowledge and recruitment expertise to introduce the best candidates to the best companies. We are passionate about your future and persistent in our efforts to secure you the right job

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