We are seeking an enthusiastic, driven, Technical Director to join our management team at Taylor Hobson. In this role, you will oversee product architectures, implement technical strategies, manage project execution smoothly through PLs & PMs in India, Germany & UK and align technology initiatives with business objectives. Today’s technology and commercial landscape is dynamic with the expansion of AI applications both as engineering development tools and as means to expand product possibilities rapidly. The ideal candidate must have an agile, pragmatic approach to technology with strong leadership skills and deep technical expertise in at least one of the core Physical sciences/Engineering disciplines. If you are passionate about technology leadership, growing high-performing teams and want to help shape the future of an organisation, we encourage you to apply.
We offer an attractive remuneration package with a collaborative work environment, professional growth opportunities, and employee benefits like family health insurance and continuous learning programs.
Collaborating with senior management, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to align technical goals with business objectives.
Leading the technical strategy, product architecture, and project execution across multiple departments.
Overseeing software development, and technical operations to ensure efficiency and scalability
Ensuring best practices in software development, system integration, and cybersecurity.
Driving innovation by evaluating and implementing new technologies that enhance company capabilities.
Managing technical teams and their growth through coaching & development programs
Responsible for Product safety, you will ensuring compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements & data security policies as appropriate.
Handling budgeting, resource allocation, and vendor negotiations for technical projects.
Establishing and maintaining technical documentation, process guidelines, and quality assurance protocols for ISO compliance
Define and execute the company’s technical roadmap to support product strategies for the short-, medium- and long-term vision.
Oversee performance optimisation and ensure all systems meet scalability, security, and reliability requirements.
Stay ahead of industry trends and recommend emerging technologies to maintain a competitive edge with particular attention to leveraging AI tool adoption to accelerate/broaden product development
Minimum bachelor’s degree in engineering or a physical science.
~10+ years of experience in technical roles with a proven background NPD leadership or engineering management.
~ Proven ability to manage and lead multi discipline technical teams, budgets, and large-scale projects.
~ Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work with stakeholders and executives.
Higher degree in Engineering, Physics or related field.
Experience working with customers/key accounts to obtain commercially viable VOC
Previous experience working with a senior management team
Competitive salary and 25 days holiday including Christmas.
~ Generous matched pension scheme.
~ Life assurance.
~ Option to join private health plan.
~ Enhanced maternity pay.
~ Sports and Social Club – fun events and activities throughout the year including Christmas party.
~ Perkbox – our rewards app offering discounts from a multitude of retailers, a GP service and a 24-hour Employee Assistance Program to ensure the health and wellbeing of our employees.
~ Employee referral scheme of £1000
~ Cycle to work scheme.
~ Free onsite parking, electric charging points and easy access to the city centre.
Business Unit
We provide contact and non-contact measurement solutions for the most demanding applications on a global basis, with a worldwide infrastructure to support our clients; We are pioneers, continually developing our products to meet the ever-increasing demands of next generation technologies, particularly in Optics, Bearings, Space, Defence, Aerospace, Automotive, Medical and Renewable Energy technologies.
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