Head of Engineering £80K -£90K PA Our company is in search of a skilled and seasoned professional to join our client’s Product Development Team as their Head of Engineering. This critical position entails overseeing all engineering disciplines in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. As the department leader, your expertise will be instrumental in driving our clients’ continued success and growth. Key Responsibilities: * Take full ownership of Product Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, CAD and BOM, and Database activities. * Lead the technical planning process for new products, ensuring effective and successful project implementations. * Maintain engineering integrity by conducting rigorous testing programs for new and existing product designs. * Drive the design and engineering development of internally and externally sourced parts and assemblies. * Manage current model engineering, including change management and product warranty issues. * Develop engineering policies and strategies, including the appraisal and selection of new technologies. * Implement and enhance best practices in engineering tools and techniques. * Provide staff training and development opportunities, including support for technical staff on their path to Chartership. * Foster industrial and academic partnerships, nurturing relationships and exploring collaboration opportunities. * Ensure product safety and compliance with legislative and regulatory frameworks. * Drive manufacturing process development, product launch, and continuous improvement activities. * Lead and inspire the engineering team, promoting a high-performance and quality-conscious culture. * Champion health and safety initiatives related to engineering activities and engage with stakeholders across the site. * Develop and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive performance and ensure success. * Prepare and manage budgets for relevant functions. * Support product quality panels, analyse warranty data, and lead technical investigations when required. * Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 systems, including audit responsibilities. * Provide technical support to key stakeholders throughout the value chain. * Act as a key advocate for the EPIC core values program. * Academic requirements: * Bachelor's degree (2:1) in engineering or a closely related discipline. * Advanced (postgraduate) degrees are desirable. * Chartered status, or working towards it, with a relevant institution (e.g., IMechE, IET, etc.). Person Summary: We are seeking a highly qualified and competent engineering leader with a proven track record in medium to large product development or manufacturing organizations. The ideal candidate will possess a broad engineering background, demonstrating the ability to deliver highly complex engineering programs with an innovative approach and excellent problem-solving skills. You should be outgoing, enthusiastic, self-motivated, highly driven, and capable of working effectively at all levels within the business. Essential skills and experience: * Minimum of years' experience in a leadership role, managing medium to large teams. * Experience working on complex, multi-disciplinary engineering programmes. * Demonstrable knowledge and exposure to the full product lifecycle process, from conceptualization to end-of-life support. * Strong understanding of engineering first principles, supported by technical qualifications and practical experience. * In-depth awareness of current state-of-the-art materials and manufacturing processes. * Familiarity with project gateway disciplines and ability to work under process, adhering to associated process disciplines. * Skilled negotiator with internal and external stakeholders, suppliers