Head of Engineering – Automotive/Vehicle/Manufacturing
We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Head of OEM Engineering to lead and scale our client’s UK engineering-based organisation. As a key member of the leadership team, you will be responsible for overseeing technical projects, setting strategic direction, and driving engineering initiatives. This role requires a strong technical understanding of the Commercial, Agricultural and Off‑Highway markets, exceptional leadership skills, and a proven track record of building and managing project-based requirements in a fast‑paced environment.
This role will also support and coordinate the daily product engineering operations for the Commercial brand category.
Key Responsibilities
* Define and execute the engineering requirements in alignment with company goals.
* Partner with the team members to align engineering initiatives with business objectives.
* Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Technical Execution
* Oversee the design, development, and deployment of scalable, reliable, secure software/hardware infotainment systems.
* Ensure adherence to high technical standards, architecture best practices, and customer‑defined standards.
* Drive technical decision‑making and contribute to architectural discussions and reviews.
Team Management
* Lead, mentor, and grow a multi‑disciplinary engineering team.
* Establish clear performance expectations and development plans for engineering managers.
Process & Operations
* Implement engineering best practices including testing and documentation standards.
* Take responsibility for engineering budgets, resource planning, vendor selection, and technology investments.
* Monitor production, quality, and team health metrics to ensure operational integrity.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
* Collaborate with Sales, Design, QA, and other teams to deliver on time and within budget.
* Translate product requirements into robust engineering solutions.
* Act as a technical liaison between engineering and business stakeholders.
Requirements
* Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
* Consumer product knowledge in the Commercial Vehicle, Agriculture, and Off‑Highway sectors.
* Proactive in identifying and generating new product opportunities against sales and profitability targets.
* Build and manage new product development pipeline.
* Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
* Attention to detail and self‑starter to meet business demands with limited supervision.
* Team player.
Education and Experience
* 5+ years’ experience leading product development teams.
* Degree in Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or similar required; Master’s degree in Engineering or Business Administration preferred.
* Proficiency with all Microsoft platforms and CAD design such as SolidWorks.
* Demonstrated ability to take a project from concept, through design and implementation.
* Ability to merge software, firmware and hardware into a complete, functional product/system.
* Self‑management, multitasking, and tracking of simultaneous ongoing projects in a fast‑paced environment.
* Effective communication at all levels, from engineering to board level.
* Understanding of various programming languages.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Location: Guildford, England, United Kingdom
Mayflower is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
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