We have an exciting new opportunity at Walker Filtration for an Engineering Manager.

                                        The purpose of this role is to provide engineering leadership and direction to the Walker Filtration design

                                        engineering team, developing and safeguarding our leading position within the field of filtration.  Connecting

                                        with R&D, from concept development to product development, maintain an ambitious and innovative product

                                        portfolio, targeting sustainable profitable growth.

                                         This is a challenging and exciting role reporting to the Chief Design Officer and will form an integral part of the

                                         engineering management team. Together with the Product Manager and the Sales/Marketing Team, you will

                                         set priorities for continuous product evolution and breakthrough innovations ensuring that we keep

                                         differentiating ourselves from our competitors, by having best in class products, creating value for our customers

The role is ‘hands on’ and the successful candidate will provide engineering management to projects that form part of the product roadmap for filtration.  Working in cross functional teams supporting the departmental and operational requirements of the business, with key focus on technical risk management, closing key knowledge gaps and continuous improvement and product and process.

A core knowledge base in Mechanical Engineering and fluid dynamics is essential, supported by a strong competence in pressure vessel design and approval.  Knowledge of filtration mechanisms and the principles of adsorption would be advantageous.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. People Development

• Lead and develop the design team to ensure they are fully motivated to achieve their full potential.
• Effective daily management of the design team to ensure that agreed service levels are maintained in a pro-active and professional manner.
• Engage, train, mentor and develop staff with particular emphasis on the training and development of engineers within the department.
• Promote a culture of collaboration across Walker Filtration and the wider Atlas Copco group.

2. Technology Development

• Perform active concept development that bridges basic development (R&D) and product development, to develop/validate innovative concepts and close competence/knowledge gaps.
• Continually improve current product range encompassing technical performance, value, quality and reliability.

3. Product Development & Product Care

• Define and realise the product development roadmap (Horizon 1, Horizon 2 and Horizon 3) for filtration and separation products
• Take a key role in new product project teams and provide evaluation of engineering design and provide specialist technical input and support into new product and component development.
• Insist on quality through development, best practises and a product testing mentality
• Ensure product care (maintenance and support) is of the highest standard
• Stimulate and support synergies with the entire engineering organisation (e.g. Antwerp, Brendola, Dapodi) which include the use of resources in GECIA
• Continuously improve the product development processes, reaching shorter development cycles, using NPV as the important KPI
• Maintain high quality standards of engineering process according to QA standards and the CtP (Concept to Product) 2.0 business process

4. Business Development (Internal & External)

• Spread a “customer first” culture in the organisation, through swift handling of customer queries
• Identify and support development of new markets and applications for both current and new technologies.
• Provide specialist technical support during customer and supplier meetings and visits.
• Provide authoritative, factual and substantive technical writing and documentation for use by the wider business.
• The development and protection of the company's intellectual property relating to technology.
• Assist in raising the company profile via the forging of mutually beneficial links and partnerships with academic establishments, trade associations and other external bodies.

Professional Requirements

• Degree educated, Mechanical Engineering discipline or equivalent. Post graduate qualifications at masters or doctoral level preferred.
• Proven experience in mechanical design or related engineering leadership.
• Evidence of team leadership / team development.
• Commercially orientated with a proven track record in completing projects on time and to budget.
• Ability to compose accurate technical and business documentation to a consistently high level.
• Ability to comfortably and effectively communicate at a high technical level, but also be capable of detailing and explaining complex information in non-technical terms to a wider audience.
• Highly analytical with the ability to use both theoretical and empirical data to problem solve and model engineering systems.

Personal Competencies

• Innovator with a systematic and organised approach.
• Creative problem solver.
• Positive attitude, strong team ethic.
• Decisive. Ability to rationalise and make reasoned technical and commercial decisions particularly under pressure

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Company Pension
• Death in Service
• Employee Assistance Programme including trained Mental Health First Aiders and on demand GP service, for you, partner and children
• Company events to promote well-being, health & safety and numerous charity days
• Eye test vouchers and annual flu jab
• Onsite gym for £2 per month including a weekly HIIT class
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Enhanced support for maternity and paternity leave
• Recommend a friend scheme
• Christmas Savings Club
• Opportunity for professional growth and development
• A vibrant culture committed to being fully inclusive.

Walker Filtration employs over 300 employees across the globe, serving over 100 countries from our Headquarters in the North East of England.
As a company, we are committed to sustainable engineering, manufacturing and developing long term careers. We recruit talented, ambitious and driven individuals to be part of Walker Filtration’s growth plans. We firmly believe that people are our greatest asset, and our employees are given the opportunity to progress their own careers and help drive the business forward.