Technical Director

1492 Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist automation provider close to Glasgow is seeking a Technical Director. This role involves leading the technical direction for advanced contact cleaning equipment, managing product design and development teams, and driving innovation. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in mechanical and electrical engineering and will hold a relevant degree. The position offers a competitive salary of £75,000 - £95,000 along with comprehensive benefits, fostering a culture of innovation and equal opportunities.

Benefits

Generous pension

15% bonus

Full private health care

5 times death in service

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading design and development teams across mechanical, electrical, and software engineering.
• Hands-on experience managing new product design and development projects, delivering innovative solutions to market.
• Degree-level qualification in mechanical engineering, controls engineering, or product design engineering.
• Experience in designing capital equipment or factory automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead open innovation and assess new technologies.
• Define and lead development efforts for complex projects.
• Champion safety and lean principles in operations.

Skills

Leading design and development teams

Hands-on experience in product design

Knowledge in mechanical and electrical engineering

Project management

Education

Degree in mechanical engineering

Degree in controls engineering

Degree in product design engineering

Job description

Technical Director

Renfrew

£75,000 - £95,000 + benefits

Shape the future of technology that makes everyday products safer and more reliable.

You'll lead the technical direction in the design and development of advanced contact cleaning equipment, used in global industrial manufacturing. With full ownership of the product roadmap and strategy, you'll drive innovation and value engineering for both new and existing equipment.

On top of that, you'll get a generous pension, 15% bonus, full private health care and 5 times death in service.

You'll take charge of the technical function, guiding the design and development of new products and enhancing existing ones. Your expertise will influence the direction of the business and the solutions we deliver to our clients.

You'll also have the chance to work closely with leadership, developing strategies and driving innovation in technologies that support our strategic goals.

What you'll do

Leading open innovation, you'll identify and assess new technologies and opportunities, guiding them through a structured decision‑making process. You'll spearhead strategic mapping of core competencies, turning technical strengths into commercial advantages.

Working on complex projects, you'll define and lead development efforts, translating business needs into technical solutions. Your insights will shape product development and long‑term technology strategies.

You'll also champion safety and lean principles, ensuring efficient and effective operations.

What you'll need

• Proven experience leading design and development teams across mechanical, electrical, and software engineering
• Hands‑on experience managing new product design and development projects, delivering innovative solutions to market
• Degree‑level qualification in mechanical engineering, controls engineering, or product design engineering
• Experience in designing capital equipment or factory automation, driving technical advancements

About the company

Our client is a specialist automation provider. Its equipment and associated consumables are used by the world's advanced manufacturing companies to reduce defects. From its headquarters close to Glasgow, it designs, develops and produces a wide range of products.

It exports around 98% of all output and proudly serves many of the world's leading brands. After inventing this specific application technology, the company remains at the forefront of this industry by continuous innovation. Its products are the best available.

1492 Ltd and its clients promote a policy of equal opportunities. Our policy is to treat job applicants and employees in the same way regardless of age, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, colour or disability.