Engineering Director

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading high-technology electronics company in Cambridgeshire is seeking an Engineering Director to manage a large engineering team and oversee the product roadmap. This pivotal role focuses on innovation and delivering advanced products to the market. Ideal candidates will have a strong technical background, proven leadership skills, and experience in change management. Excellent salary and benefits package offered, with clear career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Excellent salary

Exec benefits package

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience managing a large team in engineering roles.
• Technical knowledge of 5G, LTE, and other digital wireless technologies.
• Ability to build relationships with stakeholders in security-sensitive organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and delivery of the product roadmap.
• Drive continuous improvement in cost and performance.
• Report to the COO and manage stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Proven leadership

Strong technical background in electronics/software

Commercial acumen

Change management experience

Exceptional people leadership skills

Strategic planning

Strong communication skills

Job description

Overview

A leading high-technology electronics products business, serving global markets and renowned for delivering cutting-edge, complex solutions, is seeking an Engineering Director. Based in Cambridgeshire, this fast-paced organisation has a strong focus on innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction.

In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for the design, development, and delivery of the company’s product roadmap, meeting agreed timescales, budgets, and specifications. You will lead a large, multi-disciplined engineering team spanning electronics hardware, software, manufacturing engineering, test & integration, and project management. Working closely with the CTO, Product Management, and Operations, you will deliver advanced products to market while driving continuous improvement in both cost and performance.

Key Requirements for the Engineering Director job:

• Proven leadership in a senior engineering role, managing a large team across the full product lifecycle, including experience with electronics-based products.
• Strong technical background in electronics and/or software, ideally with exposure to digital wireless technologies such as 5G, LTE, WiMax, etc
• Commercially astute with experience delivering high-value technology contracts to tight deadlines.
• Track record in change management, innovation, and process improvement.
• Exceptional people leadership skills — able to inspire, mentor, and address underperformance effectively.
• Experience in strategic planning, technology roadmaps, and outsourcing non-core R&D activities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including work with security-sensitive organisations.

You will be comfortable in a high-profile, board-facing position, reporting to the COO and leading through an empowered senior team. This role requires credibility, gravitas, and the ability to influence at the highest level.

Due to the nature of the role, candidates holding passports from China, Russia, Iraq, etc cannot be considered.

The Offer

• Excellent salary and exec benefits package, including Bonus, Pension scheme, Life assurance, Relocation, etc.
• Genuine career growth opportunities in a world-class technology environment.
• Office-based role in Cambridgeshire (hybrid/remote not considered).

For a confidential discussion about the Engineering Director role, please send your CV to Adam Walker, Retained Consultant, at [e-mail].