Technical Director

Roles and responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of electrical engineers and designers.
• Set clear objectives, provide regular feedback, and conduct performance reviews.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative team environment.
• Oversee the design and development of electrical systems and components from concept to production.
• Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet all technical and safety standards.
• Collaborate with project managers to allocate resources and manage project timelines.
• Provide technical guidance and support to the design team on complex electrical engineering challenges.
• Stay current with industry trends, technologies, and best practices.
• Ensure all designs comply with relevant codes, standards, and regulations.
• Collaborate with other departments (e.g., electrical engineering, structural engineering, architecture) to ensure cohesive and integrated solutions.
• Implement and maintain quality assurance processes for electrical design.
• Conduct design reviews, audits, and risk assessments to ensure the reliability and safety of designs.
• Develop and manage the electrical design budget, including resource allocation and cost control.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Proficiency in mechanical design software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks).
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems
• 18+ years of experience in mechanical design, with at least 5 years in a leadership or management role.

Desired candidate profile

1. Leadership and Strategy

• Technical Leadership: Provide strategic direction and leadership for the technical teams, ensuring that all projects align with the company’s technical vision, standards, and goals.
• Innovation and R&D: Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement by leading research and development (R&D) efforts, exploring new technologies, and ensuring the team adopts best practices.
• Setting Technical Standards: Define and establish technical standards and processes, ensuring consistency and quality across all projects and operations.
• Mentorship and Team Development: Lead and mentor senior engineers, designers, or other technical staff, promoting career growth and technical skill development.

2. Project Oversight and Execution

• Technical Oversight: Ensure the technical feasibility and execution of projects, from concept through implementation, making key decisions about architecture, design, and solution deployment.
• Quality Control: Monitor and maintain the quality of technical work, ensuring that all deliverables meet the required standards, specifications, and regulatory requirements.
• Risk Management: Identify potential technical risks early in projects and develop strategies to mitigate them, ensuring that projects stay on track and meet deadlines.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with other departments (e.g., operations, marketing, and management) to align technical and business objectives, ensuring smooth project execution.

3. Client and Stakeholder Engagement

• Client Communication: Serve as the main point of contact for technical matters with clients or stakeholders, providing updates, addressing concerns, and delivering high-level technical presentations.
• Business Development Support: Assist with the technical aspects of business development, including preparing proposals, technical documentation, and responding to RFPs (requests for proposals).
• Stakeholder Management: Work with external consultants, vendors, and contractors to ensure alignment on technical requirements and deliverables, maintaining relationships and ensuring successful collaboration.

4. Budget and Resource Management

• Resource Allocation: Oversee the allocation of technical resources (e.g., human, software, equipment) across various projects, ensuring the team has the tools needed to succeed.
• Budget Oversight: Manage the technical budget for projects, ensuring resources are allocated efficiently, and monitoring project costs to avoid overruns.
• Procurement and Vendor Management: Oversee the procurement of technical equipment, software, or services, and manage relationships with external vendors to ensure delivery of quality solutions.

5. Technical Solution Design and Optimization

• Solution Development: Lead the design and development of technical solutions that address client needs, business goals, or operational challenges.
• Performance Optimization: Identify opportunities for improving the efficiency, scalability, and reliability of technical solutions, processes, and systems.
• Integration Management: Oversee the integration of various technical components or systems, ensuring they function seamlessly together.

6. Regulatory Compliance and Standards

• Compliance Management: Ensure that all technical work complies with relevant regulatory, safety, and quality standards, as well as industry best practices.
• Sustainability: Oversee the adoption of sustainable practices and technologies in the development and implementation of technical solutions.
• Document Control: Ensure proper documentation for all technical processes, designs, and deliverables is created and maintained, facilitating transparency, quality control, and knowledge sharing.