Job title: Engineering Director Location: Southampton Who are we recruiting for? Executive Integrity is partnering with a pioneering, award-winning marine autonomy and data innovator. This unique client is scaling rapidly and shaping the future of uncrewed maritime operations. What will you be doing? Build a strong, high-performing global engineering function across hardware, systems and software. Turn strategy into delivery-creating improved frameworks that take products from concept to production with pace. Lead the shift from projects to products: modular, scalable, commercially successful platforms. Fuse physical and digital-USVs, AUVs and data-into assured, outcome-driven solutions. Coach leaders and teams; embed creative, data-informed ways of working that win bids and delight customers. Are you the ideal candidate? Qualified engineering leader from marine, defence, robotics or complex industrial tech. Systems thinker with hardware/software integration depth and a focused, commercially minded approach. Brave communicator and inspired coach; scales multidisciplinary teams globally. Fluent in building structure and governance without slowing innovation; agile/product savvy. CEng (or equivalent) desirable; exposure to PLM/configuration/digital engineering a plus. What's in it for you? Lead a vibrant, motivated organisation delivering next-gen autonomous solutions. Real impact: translate engineering excellence into successful commercial outcomes. Growth opportunities beyond role; cross-discipline learning in a refreshed, inclusive culture. Global collaboration with inspired peers and award-winning technology. Competitive, experience-based package aligned to regional market norms. Who are we? Executive Integrity is a global executive search and recruitment consultancy for a more sustainable world with a focus on talent within the Maritime and Renewable Energy sectors. We give a proportion of all our profits to Renewable World, a charity that develops affordable and innovative renewable energy solutions to poverty-stricken communities.