Head of Product Development (Aerospace) Location: Crick Reports to: Technical Director Up to £85k The Opportunity My award winning aerospace client are looking for an experienced and visionary Head of Product Development to lead their multi-disciplinary engineering team. You’ll be responsible for driving the successful development of aerospace products — from early concept through to launch — ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, innovation, and commercial viability. You’ll play a crucial role in delivering their product roadmap and customer programme commitments, while fostering a culture of engineering excellence and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities * Lead and manage the Product Development Team to deliver safe, compliant, and competitive aircraft seating solutions on time and within budget. * Define and embed best practices in product design and development across mechanical and electrical engineering disciplines. * Collaborate with the Principal Engineering Project Lead to assign resources and ensure alignment with programme objectives (weight, cost, quality, compliance, and schedule). * Support the resolution of resource conflicts and planning challenges across multiple programmes. * Develop and maintain the Product Roadmap in collaboration with Commercial and Engineering stakeholders. * Contribute to strategic planning, including budget input and organisational design for the...