Head Of Design Engineering

Overview

As Head of Design Engineering, you will lead the identification and delivery of mechanical, electrical and software design solutions for automation projects and cost-saving initiatives. You will shape engineering concepts, translate business cases into technical specifications, and ensure delivery to scope, time and budget while securing customer acceptance. You’ll build and lead a new team of design engineers, collaborating with stakeholders across the business. This role sits at the heart of Royal Mail’s automation estate, driving measurable impact and continuous improvement.

Pay / Benefits

• car allowance
• full family health care
• potential 18% bonus
• 27.5 days holiday plus bank holidays

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-project design work across mechanical, electrical and software domains; engage stakeholders to scope and specify deliverables and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery with customer acceptance.
• Identify improvements and cost-effective design solutions across multiple engineering initiatives.
• Research and develop concepts aligned with business strategy and drive continuous improvement.
• Manage design initiatives per approved processes and project management tools; grow area of expertise into a SME.
• Coordinate internal and external design resources, including suppliers, to meet objectives.
• Lead the end-to-end design process from concept through prototyping, testing, acceptance and support.
• Capture and document technical and operational requirements for development initiatives.
• Serve as the business expert on Royal Mail’s automation estate and energise a team of technical professionals.

Key requirements

• Strong engineering background with problem-solving and solution delivery capabilities.
• Background in Engineering, Engineering Design and/or Technology.
• Proven experience managing engineering, operational and technical relationships.
• Experience managing technical projects with timelines and milestones.
• Knowledge of engineering design principles and compliance with processes/regulations.
• Ability to deliver design solutions as a business expert through the lifecycle.
• Proven stakeholder management and effective communication at all levels.

• leadership
• stakeholder management
• effective communication
• PLC Software engineering
• structural engineering
• electrical controls design

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