Head of Product Development (Aerospace) Location: Crick Reports to: Technical Director Up to £85k The Opportunity My award winning aerospace client are looking for an experienced and visionary Head of Product Development to lead their multi-disciplinary engineering team. You’ll be responsible for driving the successful development of aerospace products — from early concept through to launch — ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, innovation, and commercial viability. You’ll play a crucial role in delivering their product roadmap and customer programme commitments, while fostering a culture of engineering excellence and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities * Lead and manage the Product Development Team to deliver safe, compliant, and competitive aircraft seating solutions on time and within budget. * Define and embed best practices in product design and development across mechanical and electrical engineering disciplines. * Collaborate with the Principal Engineering Project Lead to assign resources and ensure alignment with programme objectives (weight, cost, quality, compliance, and schedule). * Support the resolution of resource conflicts and planning challenges across multiple programmes. * Develop and maintain the Product Roadmap in collaboration with Commercial and Engineering stakeholders. * Contribute to strategic planning, including budget input and organisational design for the engineering function. * Provide technical input and risk assessments during the sales and bid process, supporting innovation in new product features. * Lead initiatives that drive continuous improvement, engineering excellence, and cross-functional collaboration. What You’ll Bring * Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline. * Proven experience leading technical development of complex, safety-critical products. * A strong track record of delivering engineering solutions within defined cost, time, and quality parameters. * Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels. * Skilled in negotiation, decision-making, and resource management across multiple projects. * A flexible, results-driven mindset with the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. * Willingness to travel occasionally within the UK and internationally The clients Values * Accountability: We do the right thing and own our actions. * Collaboration: We build trusted relationships and deliver through high-performing teams. * Respect: We develop our people and care for the environment. * Outstanding: We relentlessly drive improvement and are obsessed with innovation. Apply now and bring your expertise to an award-winning, ambitious engineering team