Engineering Director

Lead Design, R&D, Project Management & Applications Engineering functions.Contribute to the leadership of the business and plant as a member of the Senior Management Team.Drive and oversee product development according to strategy.Continually improve reliability and drive down quality costs through field observation, structured testing & problem solving.Work with internal & external stakeholders to gather market intelligence. Set product development strategy/roadmap and contribute to wider business strategy.Oversee Technical Enquiry system for checking new customer applications.Maintain excellent relationships with key customers including regular technical reviews. Participate in customer visits worldwide and marketing events such as trade fairs.Develop class-leading products using state-of-the-art engineering practices.Maintain agile and efficient processes meeting or exceeding customer expectations.

The Engineering Director will maintain technical leadership and drive profitable growth of business by setting an optimized product development strategy, inspiring innovation, and continuous improvement to deliver safe and compliant hydraulic motors that delight customers with class-leading in functionality, performance, quality and cost. In addition, you will bring the following:Education: Masteru2019s degree in engineering and/or business (Chartered preferential).Experience in a medium/high volume manufacturing environment, ideally involving precision machining of steel and cast iron.Customer-facing experience.Experience of leading teams.Have experience working in hydraulic or automotive component industries.Working knowledge of metallurgy & heat treatment.High-level problem-solving skills.Excellent communication and presentation skills.Strategic thinker.Involvement in business strategy and direction.

Bosch Rexroth is one of the worldu2019s leading specialists in the field of drive and control technologies. Under the brand name of Rexroth the company supplies customers with tailored solutions for driving, controlling and moving industrial applications, factory automation equipment, mobile applications and renewable power generation. At our plant in Glenrothes, Scotland we design, develop and produce radial piston motors working in partnership with world renowned international OEMu2019s in industries such as material handling, construction and forestry machinery.

You will be reporting to the Vice President and would be required to work 40 hours per week. This is a permanent position.You will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK, as we are unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants would not be provided with a Skilled Worker visa for this role and will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.We offer a wide variety of interesting and challenging tasks. Flexible worktime options, benefits and services, employee discounts, various sports and health opportunities, on-site parking, room for creativity.Flexible start date: We adapt the start date to your needs. You are part of our team from the very beginning and take on responsibility from day 1.Questions? Please contact Helena Hagemann, ()