Powertrain Engineering Manager - Preston (IHU-102500)

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Powertrain Engineering Manager
Preston, Lancashire, England

Leyland Trucks is the UK s largest commercial vehicle manufacturing business and has established an enviable track record of profit and growth, a wholly-owned subsidiary of PACCAR Inc - PACCAR is a global technology leader in design, manufacture and customer support of high-quality light, medium and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. Since Leyland Trucks was acquired by PACCAR in 1998, it has become the group`s established centre for light and medium truck design, development and manufacture. Recently awarded the prestigious "Shingo Bronze Medallion", an award that is recognised as the premier award for manufacturing operational excellence. Leyland Trucks are only the 3rd UK company to be recognised with this award since its inception in 1988.
An exciting and demanding opportunity for a talented automotive professional to work with the country s largest Commercial Vehicle Manufacturer and lead all engine and transmission vehicle development within Leyland Trucks.
The successful Powertrain Engineering Manager will have the following skills and experience :-
I. Educated to degree level in Engineering and hold Chartered Status.
II. Strong team management experience and possessing excellent man management skills to motivate and mentor your team.
III. Proven technical leadership and autonomy in key Powertrain areas.
IV. Strong exposure to Continuous Improvement techniques.
V. Experience of delivering major automotive projects.
VI. European language skills would be an advantage.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.