Head of Engineering (NPD | Mechanical) | Woodstock, Oxfordshire

£70,000pa - £75,000pa | Benefits package including profit share scheme, pension & life assurance

Progression to Directorship!!!!

MARS Recruitment have partnered a market leading manufacturer of scientific instrumentation in their search for a Head of Engineering (NPD | Mechanical). This business has steadily grown over the last 20 years and are currently going through a period of exciting change which you could be part of. The Head of Engineering (NPD | Mechanical) will have full accountability for Engineering and NPD, and your goal is to get new products to market and achieve project deadlines.

The Head of Engineering (NPD | Mechanical) will manage a small but growing R&D team which comprises of five staff. You will be passionate about Product Development and Design, leading your team with an energetic approach keeping them driven and focused at all times. You will be responsible for the team on a daily basis, including recruitment, 1-2-1’s, training and mentoring. You will have technical oversight and leadership, getting involved with the design elements of the products, plus with overall project management of the new and existing product development projects that the team are currently running.

This is truly an amazing opportunity for a Head of Engineering (NPD | Mechanical) to be part of this small but really well-known business operating globally and at the forefront of the market they supply.

About you – Head of Engineering (NPD | Mechanical):
The successful Head of Engineering (NPD | Mechanical) will need to be degree educated in a relevant Engineering Discipline; ideally Mechanical however others will be considered. You will also have a combination of the following:

Experience in successfully delivering NPD projects: this can be in any technical engineering sector.
Expertise in planning, controlling, and delivering NPD projects.
Experience leading a multidiscipline engineering design team – a mix of mechanical engineers with electronics/software/mechatronics
A proven track record of successfully working in a similar role. Our client is offering an excellent salary of up to £75,000, plus a yearly profit share bonus, pension, flexible working. This role would really suit someone who wants to develop and grow into becoming a director.

MARS Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and positively welcomes applications from suitably qualified applicants regardless of race, colour, sex, marital status, national origin, religion, age, disability, or any other protected status. Suitable candidates for the role will be contacted within 3 working days, unfortunately if you haven’t heard back in this time your application has been unsuccessful at this time.

MARS Recruitment is a specialist Engineering & IT recruiter working in partnership with companies across the UK and offers services of both an Employment Business (for Temporary/Contract roles) and an Employment Agency (for Permanent roles)