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Vice president of engineering

Edinburgh
Octagon
Engineering
Posted: 22 December
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⭐ VP of Engineering | Global Technology | Senior Leadership Role ⭐


Location: Edinburgh/Hybrid


Industry: Engineering & Technology


Function: Engineering Leadership • Product Development • Strategy

Are you an experienced engineering leader ready to shape the future of cutting-edge technologies? I have been retained by my client, who are seeking a VP of Engineering to lead a multi-disciplinary team delivering world-class electronic solutions to customers globally.

This is a senior leadership role with strategic impact, ideal for someone who thrives in a scaling, innovation-driven environment and enjoys working cross-functionally to deliver high-performance products.


🔧 Key Responsibilities


* Lead and inspire multi-disciplinary engineering and strategic technology teams to deliver outstanding products.
* Drive product development excellence, ensuring quality, performance and customer satisfaction.
* Manage engineering resources at programme level and optimise utilisation across teams.
* Foster a culture of innovation through research, feasibility studies and standards engagement.
* Own and improve engineering and NPI processes within the Quality Management System.
* Contribute to company-wide strategy, new business evaluation and organisational growth.
* Oversee product conformance, quality approvals and engineering compliance.
* Build and develop high-performing teams through effective recruitment and leadership.
* Manage third-party development partners and negotiate contract arrangements.
* Collaborate closely with senior leaders across Product, Sales, Marketing and Operations.
* Engage with strategic partners, key customers and global stakeholders.
* Willingness to travel internationally when required.


✔️ Essential Skills & Experience


* 10+ years’ experience in senior engineering management within a global B2B technology environment.
* Proven manager-of-managers with strong leadership capability.
* Demonstrated success in building high-performing multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
* Strong background in driving organisational change and continuous improvement.
* Experience with programme planning, monitoring and execution.
* Strategic thinker with a track record of delivering on company-wide objectives.
* Excellent communicator capable of building cross-functional relationships at all levels.


🌟 Why Join?


You’ll be part of a supportive, innovative and growth-focused organisation with a strong culture of employee development and wellbeing. A competitive salary, performance bonus and comprehensive benefits package are included, along with flexible working and opportunities for long-term career advancement.


📩 Ready to Make an Impact?


If you’re a forward-thinking engineering leader passionate about driving innovation and scaling global technology products, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or reach out for a confidential conversation.

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