Head of Engineering

Automotive client working on landmark product, offering a hands‑on environment and a chance to be part of product with global reach. An established start‑up with a close‑knit team of highly skilled Automotive, Motorsport and F1 professionals.

It’s a great time to join, with the growth plan coming into fruition and more developmental projects in the pipeline.

• Managing Design & Development team, reporting directly into Founder & COO
• Working on obtaining certification on projects, pushing the delivery of projects within time and budget constraints
• Hands‑on in the development of the products and systems, not just a “person manager”
• You will be using CATIA PLM
• Technology & Developmental research, to keep the product at the forefront of it’s space

• Circa 25 years in Automotive, Motorsport, Formula 1
• Ideally from a Design background with management experience
• Proven track record for obtaining certification, design reviews, test & validation, documentation reviews, inspection and auditing
• Automotive Systems background is preferred

• 25 Days Holiday, with a basic compensation package (currently under review)
• Opportunity to travel (trips allow good notice)

We ask all candidates who wish to formally apply, following a call with Sapien to provide a covering letter which will be used as part of your application.

Please note that our clients are unable to offer sponsorship for employment visas. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive, only those shortlisted will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 14 days of applying, please assume that your application has not been successful.