Chief Engineering & Delivery Leader

Thermoteknix Systems Limited; Cambourne; Vor Ort; GBP 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Thermoteknix Systems Ltd, founded in 1982 and based near Cambridge, seeks a Head of Engineering to lead the Engineering function across electronics, software, mechanical and production engineering. You will ensure programmes are delivered on time, design quality is maintained, and teams operate with high performance and collaboration.

Reporting to the Director of Operations & Technology, you will align engineering strategy with business goals, develop roadmaps with senior leaders, coach managers

Qualifikationen

• Strong engineering background with a degree in Engineering or Physics.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and managers.
• Proven track record delivering hardware and software products into manufacture.
• Programme delivery, resource management and priority setting.
• Commercial awareness and understanding of cost, schedule, quality and performance.
• Excellent leadership, communication and decision-making skills.
• Ability to operate at strategic and detailed technical levels.

Aufgaben

• Lead and develop the Engineering function with a high-performing, accountable culture.
• Manage managers for Electronics, Software, Mechanical, Production, Project & Programme, and Innovation.
• Develop the engineering team through coaching and succession planning.
• Ensure engineering operates as one integrated function with clear interfaces and strong communication.
• Lead regular engineering management reviews on status, resources, risks, priorities.
• Oversee multiple development programmes ensuring proper planning, resourcing and timely delivery.
• Maintain high standards of design, documentation, verification and design review.
• Lead product development from concept to production considering manufacturability and cost.
• Support major customer programmes, tenders and technical discussions.
• Drive productivity through simplification, automation and AI-assisted development.
• Align engineering priorities with business objectives and develop roadmaps with senior leadership.
• Collaborate with Chief Scientist and Product Manager on technology roadmaps.

Kenntnisse

Engineering leadership

Multidisciplinary teams

Programme delivery

Resource allocation

Cost/schedule awareness

Leadership & communication

Strategic vs tactical

Ausbildung

Engineering/Physics degree

Jobbeschreibung

Thermoteknix Systems Ltd, founded in 1982 and based near Cambridge, seeks a Head of Engineering to lead the Engineering function across electronics, software, mechanical and production engineering. You will ensure programmes are delivered on time, design quality is maintained, and teams operate with high performance and collaboration.

Reporting to the Director of Operations & Technology, you will align engineering strategy with business goals, develop roadmaps with senior leaders, coach managers