Our client is a leading OEM of underground mining equipment located on the outskirts of Newcastle.
Due to a strong increase in product orders they are now requiring a Engineering Design Manager - Mechanical expertise , as well as a proven background in a fast paced manufacturing environment of underground mining equipment
In this role you will be responsible for providing direction, expertise and leadership to a team which will include;
- Managing and mentoring the team
- Key management of resources and budgets
- Driving project performance, quality and delivery
- Monitor and report on work schedules against agreed criteria.
- Plan and create schedules that meet production targets
- Be the driving force of the team's progression and encouraging a culture of innovation and value add
- Conducting design reviews and preparing design reports
- Mechanical Engineering degree
- Minimum 5-years Mechanical Engineering experience
- Extensive team leadership skills
- Strong report writing skills
- Experience auditing other engineers design work
- Inventor experience
- Advanced FEA expertise (hand calculations and 3D modelling)
- Hydraulics experience (desirable)
All enquiries are confidential. Your details will not be given to our client and your current employer will not be contacted without your consent.