Our client is seeking a Package Lead Engineer to join their team in Leicestershire and take responsibility for the Design and Development of a package of components on their award-winning motorcycles. 
 

The company 
Our client is dedicated to developing truly unique motorcycles that are distinctive in looks, design and performance. They produce award-winning motorcycles, applying passion, drive, and original thinking to create a unique and distinctive riding experience. Our client prides themselves on their employees being the heartbeat of the business, from the design department to the workshops, everyone works with passion and pride to provide the very best for their customers. 

The role 
The role is a highly technical role, focussed on detail and delivery, but also includes a degree of planning for package delivery and leadership where you will mentor and support the development of your direct reports including Design and Senior Design Engineers. 
Other responsibilities include:

• Collaborating across the entire supply chain to maximise effectiveness 

• Creating and maintaining detailed project plans  

• Delivering the key KPIs and cost, time, quality, and specification targets  

• Following established processes, and procedures and working to best practice 

• Minimising risk to projects and products  

• Escalating concerns, risks, and issues up through the reporting chain 

• Mentoring, coaching, and supporting the development of direct reports 

• Undertaking and assisting with other projects as required by your manager  

The requirements 
You’ll have previous experience working within an automotive or manufacturing environment, as well as:

• MEng or BEng in an Engineering related subject  

• Good level of technical judgement and decision-making skills 

• A collaborator who gets value from more experienced staff 

• Demonstrates urgency and consistently delivers to promise  

• Ability to plan ahead for package workload and release 

• A strong supporter of change and process within the team  

• Excellent understanding of the importance of high-quality work  

• Demonstrates accountability for tasks  

• Willing to develop leadership skills  

• Desire and ability to learn and take guidance from others 

• Proficient in Microsoft Packages including Excel, Word, and Outlook  

• Able to be flexible with working hours  

Important information
Reference number: 14350
Temporary or Permanent Position: Permanent
FMC Talent contact for this role: Adam Stackhouse (adam.stackhouse@fmctalent.com)