Engineering Skills Development Leader

Job Description Summary

Are you passionate about cutting-edge technology and driven by the desire to empower engineers to reach their full potential? We are excited to introduce a brand-new role that is crucial to our mission of innovation and excellence: the Engineering Skills Development Leader. In this dynamic and impactful position, you will design, implement, and manage state-of-the-art training & development programs that will shape the future of our engineering team. Your work will ensure our engineers, right from Early Careers to Experienced Personal, remain at the forefront of industry standards and innovations, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth. Join us in this thrilling journey to develop the next generation of engineering leaders.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

Training Program & Resource Development:

• Provide strategy for local training development
• Design, develop & deliver comprehensive training programs for engineers at all levels
• Develop and maintain a library of technical resources and documentation.
• Stay updated with the latest engineering tools, technologies, and best practices.
• Co-ordinate with subject matter experts and global training teams to
• Develop, update and manage local content on LMS and LXP systems supporting subject matter experts
• Liaise with academia to identify and develop appropriate academic courses and raise the profile of the business, for example by supporting guest lectures and collaboration workshops.
• Support local Universities as part of steering committee.
• Mentor, coach and guide interns, apprentices and graduates, as well as those assigned to internal training and development programmes.
• Collaborate with professional institutions, e.g. the IET, IMarEst, IMechE to retain professional accreditation and support registration of candidates through application for chartership, or fellowship.
• Manage candidate 'exchange' programmes.

• Manage strategy around competency evaluation ensuring process and skills are fit for purpose
• Co-ordinate with global business to identify priority skills areas and priority roles for training
• Conduct regular assessments, and work with department leads to identify skills gaps and training requirements within the engineering teams.

• Facilitate training sessions, skills assessment, workshops, career fairs and seminars.
• Support new starter inductions.
• Support Continued Professional Development (CPD).
• Coordinate with external trainers and vendors when necessary.
• Utilise a variety of training methods, including in-person instruction, virtual training, and self-paced learning.
• Support new starter inductions particularly around curriculum development

• Track and analyse the effectiveness of training programs through assessments, feedback, and performance metrics.
• Continuously improve training programs based on feedback and technological advancements.

• Facilitate one-on-one coaching and mentorship to engineers ensuring training and process are in place.
• Offer support for engineers pursuing professional certifications and continuous education opportunities.
• Ideally support Professional registration Advice or Interview (PRA/PRI) for the IET

• Work closely with engineering teams, project managers, and other stakeholders to align training with organizational goals.
• Communicate effectively with engineers to promote training opportunities and encourage participation.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering.
• Proven experience in engineering, technical training, or a related role
• Strong understanding of engineering principles, tools, and technologies
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to develop and deliver engaging and effective training programs
• Experience with e-learning platforms and digital training tools
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively

• Proficiency in various engineering software and tools.
• Experience with project management and agile methodologies.
• Knowledge of industry-specific regulations and standards.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Certification in adult education or instructional design is a plus

• Primarily office-based with occasional travel to other company locations or training sites.
• Be part of University and College Alumni