Head of Engineering - EV - Electromechanical

Job Description

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 solutionsComplete 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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