Salary: £75,460 - 125,746 per year Requirements: Good knowledge of the power generation industry and control solutions Functional safety and cyber security and the CE marking process Good understanding of electronic manufacturing processes Understanding of product development and managing multi-discipline engineering teams Software development life cycles, tools, and processes Excellent written and verbal communication skills Familiar with combined stage gated (waterfall) / agile development approaches Risk identification and mitigation techniques Comfortable communicating with technical engineers Good communication skills and ability to discuss product development and areas of risk Enthusiastic and optimistic approaches Proven experience in leading new product design, development, and production Experience working with engineering project management teams Strong engineering management experience Used to working in a high-paced environment Relevant Degree level education Responsibilities: Champion a culture of delivery, collaboration, and continuous improvement empowering teams to take ownership, innovate, and grow through regular feedback and professional development Drive strategic alignment and execution excellence, ensuring all projects are delivered to the highest engineering standards, on time, and with measurable business impact Establish and maintain the Engineering Technology Roadmap, setting direction for platforms, tools, and capabilities that support long-term digital transformation and scalability Lead the integration of Cyber Security and Functional Safety into all engineering processes, embedding these disciplines as foundational pillars of quality and compliance Develop and deliver an effective Engineering Communication Plan, ensuring clarity of vision, transparency of priorities, and consistent stakeholder engagement across global teams Oversee and provide technical leadership to multi-disciplinary engineering teams, ensuring technical decisions align with strategic goals and architectural standards Be a key contributor to the setup, integration, and management of offshore engineering resources, building high-performing, globally distributed teams with clear governance and delivery models Collaborate with the Engineering Management Team to forecast and maintain long-term resource and capability plans aligned with product and business priorities Approve and guide the adoption of development tools, platforms, and key technologies Ensure consistency, scalability, and security across all projects Provide general management and oversight of engineering offices and facilities, ensuring optimal utilization, safety, and operational excellence Champion a segment of the product portfolio, to ensure process, product, and market knowledge remains relevant Monitor and stay ahead of industry trends, emerging technologies, and evolving regulations, assessing their relevance and potential to drive innovation and competitiveness Technologies: Support Security Hardware Mobile More: We are Deep Sea Electronics, a truly global electronics manufacturing leader based in the UK, specializing in controls and automation solutions for the power generation industry and beyond. We are committed to innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction, maintaining a market share of nearly 50%. As the Head of Engineering, you will lead our multi-disciplinary engineering team, fostering operational excellence and technology alignment. You will be pivotal in shaping our engineering practices and will enjoy an array of benefits, including 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, a flexible holiday scheme, and a comprehensive health package. Our office is located in Sutton-In-Ashfield NG17 5LD, and we look forward to welcoming you to our team. last updated 18 week of 2026