Head of Engineering & Product Development
An exciting opportunity for an experienced engineering leader to take ownership of a high‑performing R&D team within a growing medical devices organisation.
This role has opened due to a planned retirement, offering a structured handover alongside the opportunity to make an immediate impact. You’ll step into a critical next‑generation product development programme mid‑way through its lifecycle, making this a highly visible and business‑critical position.
This would suit someone operating at Head of Engineering, Head of Product Development, NPI Lead, Senior R&D Manager or Principal Engineer level, looking to take the next step into a broader leadership role with full ownership of the end‑to‑end product lifecycle.
The Role
You will lead engineering, product development and NPI from concept through to manufacturing and ongoing product support, while embedding quickly into a live, high‑priority development programme.
Responsibilities
* Lead R&D, product development and NPI across the full lifecycle
* Take ownership of a critical next‑generation product programme
* Deliver complex electromechanical / mechatronic projects
* Ensure compliance with ISO13485, UK/EU MDR and design control
* Oversee validation, verification & engineering change management
* Lead and develop a high‑performing engineering team
* Drive innovation, continuous improvement & cost optimisation
Qualifications
* Background in medical devices or another regulated industry
* Knowledge of ISO13485, MDR and quality systems
* Proven delivery of NPI and R&D programmes
* Ability to step into and lead complex projects mid‑cycle
* Commercial awareness with experience managing budgets and costs
* Join at a key moment with succession planning + immediate impact
* Lead a high‑profile next‑generation product
* Shape engineering, R&D and NPI strategy
* Work in a growth‑driven, innovation‑focused environment
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