Responsibilities
The employee will be employed as a Team Leader within the Mechanical Drive Design Department (3FM) and will report directly to the Design Manager - Mechanical or his/her delegate.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Development and layout of Rope Drive and Lifting Equipment solutions for the complete LCC product range.
- Be fully conversant with all aspects of Rope drive and Lifting Equipment design and incorporate within the design all applicable standards and codes.
- Coordinating design aspects and liaising with other departments to fulfil design requirements.
- Lead and effectively manage and implement project scheduling for a team of engineers.
- Train, coach, mentor and develop engineering employees, both new and existing.
- Ensure efficient preparation of drawings, bills of materials and other documentation required.
- Maintenance of the design database, ensuring that all design drawings and concepts are centrally stored.
- Liaise with and support other design functions, production, customer service and Installation departments.
- Liaise with Production and Purchasing Depts. in order to agree milestones for on-time completion of design of all parts / components related to your area.
- Liaise with personnel within and outside the design department in ensuring that designs produced are current, incorporate all updated solutions and conform to the standards required.
- Liaise with various sub suppliers / sub-contractors to ensure component fabrication and components quality is in accordance with the expectations and requirements of Liebherr.
- Review technical requirements with clients, consultants and other design functions.
- Create, update, maintain and monitor project plans in line with company objectives.
- Preparation and organisation of work for all employees in the department, thus ensuring that sufficient resources are available at all times, scheduling of annual leave and flexi time / leave.
- Providing assistance, advice and information to employees to help them carry out their tasks.
- Evaluating employees’ performance to ensure quality and efficient operation of tasks.
- Monitor BSM issues to ensure issues are progressed to resolution.
- Participate in the review of customer tenders and the preparation of quotations.
- Liaise with aftersales to ensure the highest level of customer service is provided.
- Preparation of mechanical submissions.
- Occasional travel abroad is required.
- Other activities requested by your manager which are within the capabilities of and appropriate to the role of Team Leader.
Qualifications, Requirements & Experience
- A third level qualification in Mechanical / Structural Engineering or equivalent.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar demanding role an advantage.
- High level knowledge and experience in 3D design packages and related technologies.
- Excellent communication skills, with a proven ability to build relationships at all levels.
- Self-motivated, good management capabilities, flexibility, strong problem-solving skills.
- Proven organisational skills, experience in managing multiple issues/projects simultaneously.
What We Offer
- Competitive Salary
- Paid overtime
- End of Year Bonus
- Pension Scheme
- Service Pay
- Early finish on a Friday
- 21 days annual leave + Length of service days
- Company Fixed Days
- Subsidised canteen
- Sports and Social Club
- Retailer Discounts
- Life Assurance
- Refer a friend Scheme
- Maternity Pay
- Educational assistance
- Career Progression Opportunities
**Please note, CV's will not be accepted directly by email.
**We do not require the assistance of recruitment agencies for this role.
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Have we awoken your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your online application. If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer Connolly.
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