Engineering Director

• Define and execute the engineering strategy aligned to business objectives, growth plans, and market opportunities.  
• Lead product innovation, technology road mapping, and the management and protection of company intellectual property.  
• Identify and evaluate new market opportunities and technological advancements to drive competitive advantage and profitability.  
• Lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing, multi-disciplinary engineering team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.  
• Ensure the team has the appropriate capability, structure, and succession plans in place to meet current and future business needs.  
• Establish clear performance metrics and standards, ensuring delivery against agreed targets.
• Oversee the full product lifecycle from concept design through development, validation, and transition into manufacturing.  
• Ensure effective prioritisation of engineering activities to meet commercial, operational, and customer requirements.  
• Implement best-in-class engineering processes, tools, and governance frameworks aligned with industry standards.  
• Partner closely with Product Management, Marketing, and Commercial teams to provide technical insight, support product strategy, and inform pricing and budgeting decisions.  
• Work collaboratively with Manufacturing and Operations teams to ensure engineering outputs are optimised for production efficiency, quality, and cost.  
• Engage with customers and key stakeholders to understand requirements and ensure solutions meet expectations.  
• Own and manage the Engineering budget, including forecasting, cost control, and capital expenditure planning.  
• Ensure engineering contributes to overall business profitability through effective resource management, product cost optimisation, and value creation.  
• Ensure all engineering activities comply with regulatory, legal, and customer requirements.
• Maintain oversight of technical documentation including Declarations of Performance (DoP), Declarations of Conformity (DoC), and Engineering Change processes.  
• Provide regular, accurate reporting to the Senior Leadership Team on performance, risks, and key KPIs.  
• Build and maintain strong strategic relationships with suppliers, including international partners, to ensure quality, reliability, and alignment with company standards.  
• Represent the engineering function in supplier engagements, including travel as required to support international operations.  
• Establish and maintain robust internal controls, engineering standards, and continuous improvement initiatives.   
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations, promoting a safe and responsible workplace.    
• Champion ethical practices, sustainability, and corporate social responsibility across engineering activities.  

• Proven leadership experience in a senior engineering role, ideally within a design and manufacturing environment.  
• Strong technical background in Mechanical or Electronic Engineering, with the ability to guide complex, multi-disciplinary projects.  
• Demonstrated strategic thinking combined with strong execution capability.  
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at executive level.  
• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and commercial decision-making.
• Experience of operating in fast-paced, innovation-driven environments.  

Your specialist: Sally Fenton

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