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Head of Product Engineering and Technical

Cardiff Permanent £60,000 - £75,000 per year View Job Description
I'm looking for an exceptional engineering leader to take charge of product development, technical innovation, and engineering excellence across a growing technology business. This is a high-impact role at senior leadership level, where you'll shape the product roadmap, drive technical strategy, and deliver innovative solutions that exceed customer expectations.
  • Lead innovation - Own the technical strategy and product roadmap
  • Join a high-performing team with genuine career progression

About Our Client

My client is a pioneering UK manufacturer of electro-mechanical solutions, with a strong reputation for innovation, reliability, and sustainability. From concept through to market delivery, they design and develop products that solve real-world challenges and support customers globally across diverse industries.

Job Description

What You'll Be Doing



  • Own and deliver the technical vision, engineering roadmap, and product strategy.


  • Collaborate with executives and stakeholders to ensure technical feasibility of new product concepts.


  • Lead the development, testing, and prototyping of innovative new products.


  • Support legacy product improvements and provide technical leadership across production activities.


  • Oversee system architecture, technical design, scalability, and performance optimisation.


  • Drive best-in-class engineering practices, DFM/DFA principles, and quality compliance.


  • Support technical sales activities, including customer meetings, quotations, and product specifications.


  • Champion continuous improvement, innovation, and emerging technology adoption.


  • Lead, develop, and mentor a high-performing engineering team, promoting collaboration and inclusion

The Successful Applicant

What We're Looking For



  • 10+ years' experience in product and mechanical design, ideally within electro-mechanical engineering.


  • Proven leadership in product development and technical strategy.


  • Strong 3D CAD skills (SolidWorks preferred) and ability to create technical drawings.


  • Knowledge of DFM/DFA principles and experience with tolerance drawings and assembly instructions.


  • Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across hardware and electronics.


  • Hands-on, proactive approach with a "can do, will do" mindset.


  • Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the confidence to influence at SLT level.


  • Based in Cardiff (hybrid: 3 days in office, typically Tues-Thurs).

What's on Offer

Excellent salary and benefits.

Career growth in a fast-moving, innovative environment

Contact
Mark Hickman
Quote job ref
JN-082025-6821716
Phone number
+44 292 064 2034

Job summary

Job function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Subsector
Engineering Design and R&D
Sector
Healthcare / Pharmaceutical
Location
Cardiff
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Mark Hickman
Consultant phone
+44 292 064 2034
Job reference
JN-082025-6821716