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Head of Engineering - EV - Electromechanical
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Head of Engineering (EV Electromechanical) leads design, development and delivery of electro‑mechanical drive solutions for automotive, rail and renewable energy clients, shaping technical vision and commercial strategy.
About this role
Head of Engineering - EV - Electromechanical
Head of Electro Mechanical Engineering - EV.
We are looking for a Leading EV Engineer with technical vision, commercial strategy, drive and energy to lead, motivate, and inspire a team to constantly improve its position within a new exciting economy.
To lead this team it will require a background in electro-mechanical drive solutions. Complete design and analysis of electro-mechanical systems, systems integration, electrical machine design and analysis and controls. Clients include OEMs & Suppliers worldwide in Automotive, Rail & Renewable Energy.
We are looking for someone with vision to lead, inspire, innovate and disrupt. Must have strong background in Automotive – ideally EV.
The role
Technology Leader for design, development & delivery of innovative world class electro-mechanical drive solutions. Provide both Technical Vision and Commercial Strategy to drive business forward.
This is a wide ranging global strategic role with focus on growing the EV business.
Role requires a strong innovative engineer who can lead and shape the direction of the company.
Main Responsibilities
- Expand solutions on offer & leverage current offerings
- Deliver design IP for electro mechanical systems – drive & power systems, controls, electrical systems, electric motors, gearboxes
·Devise a Technical roadmap for Electro-mechanical consultancy and software providing a competitive edge predominately with vehicle e-drive technology.
·IP management
- Management – cross functional including:
- Systems & Controls
- Project Management
- Commercial/ Business Development/ Marketing/ Sales Support
·Strategic Key Account management responsibility
·Strategic partnerships and joint ventures. See bigger picture as well as finer details - strategic direction and project challenges.
Candidate attributes:
Strong technical manager with drive and energy & focused on achieving business results. Extremely flexible and resourceful in managing change to successfully develop companies’ potential and markets.
Skills & Experience Required
- Mechanical or electrical engineering background – ideally in Automotive or similar
- MEng (2:1 or higher) Mechanical / Electrical engineering or other relevant discipline.
·Automotive – ideally Hybrid/ Electric Vehicle
- Design of electro mechanical systems – any of: transmission, powertrain, drive & power systems, controls, electrical systems, electric motors, gearboxes, systems integration.
- Demonstrated global, multi-disciplined project team management experience
- Key account management & preferably business development
·Possess the technical vision and commercial strategy to leverage /spring-board business growth opportunities.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Understanding client requirements and be able to explain complex technical material
- Good business understanding and focus
- Management
- Highly driven and self-motivated with an ability to deliver results within tight deadlines.
Preferable
·8+ years in a technology environment ideally from combined product & service business
·Further Degree /Professional qualification
·Experience in China &/ India
·Commercial acumen: Business Development, Sales, Product Management, Marketing, NPI
NB: This is a senior Role for Experienced Engineers with background in Electric or Mechanical design for the Automotive sector. With experience at a Strategic level and have track record using projects for business growth. And able to work with C-level executives
For more info or a confidential conversation, please either call Clarehill Associates, visit our website or send us an email
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