| Posted by: | Allena Clarke Appointments |
| View all jobs from Allena Clarke Appointments | |
| Address: | 5 The Oval Forest Hall Newcastle Upon Tyne NE12 9PP |
| Contact Details: | 0191 290 4440 |
| Date Posted | 17th Jul 2008 |
| Reference Code: | ACA634TR |
| View Since Posting: | 40 |
| Salary: | 46,000 + Final Salary Pension + Healthca... |
| Vacancy Location: | North Tyneside |
| Full Description: | |
| You will be responsible for leading the Mechanical Engineering Team based in two locations, managing day to day technical aspects of the Team and driving development of technical expertise. Key Duties / Responsibilities • Managing the Mechanical Engineering team. You will be responsible for overseeing conceptual design, applied research, specification, hardware, design, development, and testing of the on-line inspection vehicles and associated handling and test equipment. • Manage and direct global engineering resources to provide solutions to complex mechanical problems in restricted timescales, satisfy Technology program requirements (quality and quantity). • Grow skill set of team through recruitment, training, and mentoring. • Ensure all design solutions meet client CTQ requirements and account for standardization, value engineering, maintainability, project timescales and budgets. • Responsible for estimates, plans, reports, and spend against project and department budget. • Deploy resources in the most effective manner across the project portfolio and resolve resource conflicts. • Ensure that all staff are following design practices and Company Six Sigma quality methodology in all development projects. Qualifications / Requirements • Engineering degree BSC or equivalent minimum. • 10 years mechanical design experience with knowledge of structural analysis, gas dynamics and heat transfer. • 5 years management experience. Demonstrated success in leading a team of professional engineers, scientists, designers and other technical staff operating in a high technology field. Global experience preferred. • Practical and analytical experience that can be applied to solve complex electro mechanical problems. • Experience in the management and control of multiple projects with variety of resources both internal and outsourced and achieve deadlines. • Ability to work in a global and cross-functional environment. • Strong communication & presentation skills • Overseas travel will be required to manage multi location team Desirable • Corporate member of a senior engineering institution. • Experience in the technology aspects of pipeline inspection equipment. • Some knowledge of oil and gas pipeline design and operation. |
|