Head of Product Engineering and Technical

I'm looking for an exceptional engineering leader to take charge of product development, technical innovation, and engineering excellence across a growing technology business. This is a high-impact role at senior leadership level, where you'll shape the product roadmap, drive technical strategy, and deliver innovative solutions that exceed customer expectations.

Client Details

My client is a pioneering UK manufacturer of electro-mechanical solutions, with a strong reputation for innovation, reliability, and sustainability. From concept through to market delivery, they design and develop products that solve real-world challenges and support customers globally across diverse industries.

Description

• Own and deliver the technical vision, engineering roadmap, and product strategy.

• Collaborate with executives and stakeholders to ensure technical feasibility of new product concepts.

• Lead the development, testing, and prototyping of innovative new products.

• Support legacy product improvements and provide technical leadership across production activities.

• Oversee system architecture, technical design, scalability, and performance optimisation.

• Drive best-in-class engineering practices, DFM/DFA principles, and quality compliance.

• Support technical sales activities, including customer meetings, quotations, and product specifications.

• Champion continuous improvement, innovation, and emerging technology adoption.

• Lead, develop, and mentor a high-performing engineering team, promoting collaboration and inclusion

Profile

• 10+ years' experience in product and mechanical design, ideally within electro-mechanical engineering.

• Proven leadership in product development and technical strategy.

• Strong 3D CAD skills (SolidWorks preferred) and ability to create technical drawings.

• Knowledge of DFM/DFA principles and experience with tolerance drawings and assembly instructions.

• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across hardware and electronics.

• Hands-on, proactive approach with a "can do, will do" mindset.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the confidence to influence at SLT level.

• Based in Cardiff (hybrid: 3 days in office, typically Tues-Thurs).

Job Offer

Excellent salary and benefits.

Career growth in a fast-moving, innovative environment