Job Description
Head of Engineering
Location: Wakefield – Hybrid WFH Available
Salary: Up to £95,000 + Benefits
The Role
KO2 is now working exclusively with an innovative technology company based in the Wakefield area that is seeking a Head of Engineering to lead and scale its engineering function with a particular focus on software services and cloud technology integration. This is a senior leadership role where you will take ownership of engineering strategy, delivery, and team development across a multidisciplinary environment, spanning electronics, mechanical, software, cloud, and connected services.
You will play a key role in driving the evolution of their electronic products by integrating modern software services, cloud technologies and app integration, enabling smarter, connected, and more scalable solutions.
Key Responsibilities
1. Drive the integration of software services and cloud technologies into electronic devices.
2. Lead, mentor, and manage a multidisciplinary engineering team (electronics, embedded, software, cloud).
3. Define and deliver the engineering roadmap, aligned with business and product strategy.
4. Establish and improve engineering processes, standards, and best practices.
5. Work closely with product, opera...