Head of Engineering

TT ELECTRONICS PLC; Abercynon; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced pension contributions

Healthcare cashback plan

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Sharesave

Job summary

TT Electronics plc seeks a Head of Engineering to lead Design and Test Engineering, shaping technology roadmaps and aligning resources with strategic priorities. You will drive innovation, ensure quality, and partner with Commercial, Operations and Leadership teams to deliver new products and customer solutions.

You will coach high-performing teams, oversee project delivery from concept to production, manage budgets, and maintain compliance with IRIS, VG, AS9100, ISO 9001 and APQP/PPAP, while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electronics/engineering or related field.
• Experience managing NPD processes across defence, aerospace, automotive or related sectors.
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Results-driven with leadership, analytical and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent planning, organisation and communication skills.
• Willingness to lead and develop high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership, coaching, mentoring and developing talent, and building and retaining high-performing teams.
• Lead projects from concept through to production with robust project management.
• Develop and execute technology roadmaps, manage budgets and CAPEX.
• Ensure compliance with IRIS, VG, AS9100, ISO 9001, APQP and PPAP within NPD processes.
• Establish and improve processes, advocate innovation and governance.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Project management

NPD process experience

Leadership and mentoring

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronics/Engineering/Materials Science/Engineering Science/Physics

Job description

Job Description

Reporting to the Site General Manager, as the Head of Engineering, you'll lead our Design Engineering and Test Engineering functions, driving innovation, technical excellence and the successful delivery of new products and customer solutions. Working closely with Commercial, Operations and Business Leadership teams, you'll shape technology roadmaps, optimise product development processes and ensure engineering resources are aligned to strategic business priorities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide strategic leadership, coaching, mentoring and developing talent, and building and retaining high-performing teams.
• Lead the successful delivery of projects from concept through to production, driving robust project management disciplines, and ensuring resources are effectively structured and deployed.
• Develop and execute technology and product development roadmaps, managing departmental budgets and capital expenditure.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant industry and quality standards, including IRIS, VG, AS9100, ISO 9001, APQP and PPAP, while championing best practice within the New Product Development (NPD) process.
• Establish and continuously improve processes, systems and methodologies and champion a culture of innovation.
• Oversee engineering governance, including configuration management, design controls and change management processes.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, customers, industry bodies and external partners, acting as a senior technical authority on complex enquiries and quality matters.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and report on status and forecasts to the site and wider group leadership team.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure priorities remain aligned.
• Lead by example and ensure the team display the right behaviours in prioritising health and safety.

What We’re Looking For

• A Bachelor’s degree in one of the following areas: Electronics/ Engineering/ Materials Science/ Engineering Science/ Physics, or another engineering discipline.
• Practical experience in managing NPD processes within one or more of the following markets, defence, aerospace, mass transportation, medical, industrial alternative energy or automotive.
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Motivated by results i.e strives to exceed expectations.
• Demonstrate strong leadership, analytical, influencing and decision making skills.
• Excellent planning, organisation and communication skills.

What We Offer

Enhanced pension contributionsHealthcare cashback planEmployee assistance programmeFree Fruit Tuesdays SharesaveIncentive planFinancial wellbeing benefitDiscounted online and high street shopping and lifestyle vouchersCycle to Work SchemeDiscounted RAC membershipDiscounted Gym membership Specsavers vouchers183.75 hours annual leave plus bank holidaysA supportive and

COME JOIN OUR JOURNEY!

When you join TT, you join our global community of visionaries, creators, and achievers dedicated to engineering and manufacturing electronic solutions enabling a safer, healthier and more sustainable world. Simply put, we are a global manufacturer with a passion for engineering advanced electronics that benefit our planet and people for future generations. We are committed to having a positive impact on the world through a culture built around safety, transparency, collaboration, and positive relationships. Our teams are fuelled by performance and expertise, leading the charge in innovation, efficiency and delivering world-class customer service. Be part of the journey., friendly working environment with a focus on wellbeing and sustainabilityTT Electronics are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and actively encourage applications from under-represented groups.

Our Recruitment Process Formal Interviews will be held on site and include a tour of the facility.

Please be aware that many roles at TT Electronics are subject to both security and export control restrictions which means that limitations relating to nationality may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates must achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). TT Electronics is unable to sponsor work visas for this role. Successful candidates will be required to undertake and pass pre and during employment drug and alcohol testing.

Solving Technology Challenges for a Sustainable WorldWe want the very best people in our TT family across the globe - so we welcome applications from everyone, to celebrate a diverse mix of experiences,
backgrounds and identities. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and you can rest assured that TT Electronics takes positive steps to ensure we are an inclusive business, that will welcome and support you, from your initial application to wherever your career takes you!

Please get in touch if you'd like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to your application, in order that we can accommodate and support you in the process. You can do this by emailing #####

Job Summary

• Job ID: 2026-6335
• City: UK-Abercynon
• Country: United Kingdom
• Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level
• Job Function: Engineering
• Type: Permanent Full-Time
• Estimated Travel Required: 0
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