Techniche Global are supporting a global engineering consultancy specialising in solutions for sustainable electrified propulsion systems within the Automotive, Aerospace and Defence domain to appoint Chief Engineer – Mechanical. 

Key responsibilities: 
*The delivery of technical work packages and whole projects to as sold margins or better
*Propose innovative R&D projects to the CTO
*Checking and approval of precision 2D manufacturing drawings to the relevant standards
*Business development activities within the Mechanical Engineering function, able to propose appropriate scope of work, timing, resource and cost estimates inline with customer RFQs
*Utilising / overseeing state of the art simulation techniques and design tools to design, develop and prototype transmission, driveline and actuation systems
*Developing new methods to solve industry problems, generating market leading solutions.
*Leading by example implementing technical processes to ensure it is executed to the highest quality when developing others in standards of drawings and technical reporting
*Managing multi person/cross functional projects to achieve budgeted margin and maintain an excellent relationship with customers, whilst being accountable to the operations board for their outcome
*Developing and maintaining strategic relationships on behalf of the function with key account responsibilities to maintain and build revenue streams in your sector
*Strive to continuously improve individual performance through the acquisition of new skills and knowledge
*Taking responsibility for your own continual development
*Working collaboratively with colleagues, clients, stakeholders and contributing to the team ethic at work
*Developing your personal reputation with your peers and within customers and suppliers as an ambassador
*Communicating actively and effectively internally and externally
*Exhibiting a passion for learning and facing new challenges
*Adapting to the needs of a growing and developing business
*Willing to undertake short and long haul-travel on behalf of the company
Qualifications and Experienced required:  
*Extensive experience in developing different types of transmission systems in at least two main sectors: automotive, aerospace, off-highway, commercial vehicle, defence, clean energy and/or marine
*High levels of competency in design and CAE analysis of rotating systems
*Adept in applying appropriate GD&T for prototype and production manufacturing processes for a wide range of components and materials
*Evidence of successfully executing system integration projects
*Ability to understand, collate and own the creation of compelling system propositions of engineering activities/scope outside the Mechanical Engineering domain e.g. hydraulics, development, test, controls electrified powertrain components
*Solved challenging problems by developing new capabilities or techniques
*An understanding of market trends and challenges, and applications of existing technology within the industry
*A track record of successfully applying non-standard technical solutions and coaching others to achieve the same
*Developed a strong technical reputation and relationship with customers and suppliers
*Mentored others in their technical development and the quality and value of their output
*Successfully managed large, multi-person and multi-discipline projects through their complete development cycle
*High level of expertise or appreciation in some of the key software packages within drivetrain engineering (SMT MASTA, Romax, Creo, UGNX, Catia, Amesim, Recurdyn, Matlab, Altair and Ansys packages)
*Generated and managed commercial opportunities to a successful conclusion
*Awareness of the commercial approach of a consultancy business will be advantageous