Head of Engineering

An Engineering Manager / Project Engineering Manager is sought to join an innovative, high-technology engineering company in Hampshire, contributing to the design, development, and delivery of electro-mechanical and electronic solutions for harsh, high-reliability, and regulated environments such as Rail, Medical, Defence, Aerospace, Transportation, and Marine. The Engineering Manager / Project Engineering Manager, Hampshire, will be expected to develop and lead multi-disciplinary engineering teams, learning from senior leadership while driving best practice across project, design, and delivery functions.

This may include mechanical, electronic, electro-mechanical, integration, and software engineering, as well as overseeing design compliance, project management, and team development.

Responsibilities include:

Manage and structure multi-disciplinary engineering teams to deliver high-quality technical solutions across customer projects. Lead and oversee multiple concurrent engineering projects from customer engagement through R&D, design, manufacture, and delivery. Define, set, monitor, and report on Objective and Key Results (OKRs) for the department, teams, and individuals. Oversee project feasibility, scoping, resource planning, cost estimation, design reviews, compliance, certification, and milestone delivery.

Provide subject matter expertise across mechanical, electrical, electronic, and software engineering, ensuring designs are optimised for reliability, manufacturability, and compliance. Ensure smooth New Product Introduction (NPI) handovers to production, including build instructions, training, and ongoing support. Manage obsolescence, alternative material selection, and control of intellectual property within engineering outputs. Engage with sales, operations, finance, quality, ITC, and HR to support business objectives, technical bids, product lifecycle management, and customer-facing initiatives.

Drive continuous improvement in processes, ensuring adherence to ISO-9001-based Business Management System (BMS) processes. Mentor, coach, and develop staff, creating a high-performing, motivated, and engaged engineering team. Key skills & experience:
Proven leadership and management experience in multi-disciplinary engineering teams (mechanical, electronic, electro-mechanical, integration, and software). Experience in project-driven, customer-led environments, delivering complex, high-reliability solutions. Strong understanding of international compliance standards and design for regulated environments. Track record of taking products from customer engagement through R&D, manufacture, and delivery. Ability to implement and manage department structures, processes, and standards within a growing, ambitious organisation.

Excellent project management, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills. Strategic thinker with the ability to drive process improvements, team development, and business growth. Hands-on approach with experience working closely with engineering teams during probation and beyond.

How to apply:

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