Join a pioneering company creating assistive technology that transforms lives by giving a voice to those who need it most. This is a senior leadership role offering strategic influence, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and the opportunity to shape the future of innovative, life-changing products. You'll lead a talented engineering team, drive technical strategy, and ensure compliance with rigorous medical device standards while delivering products that make a real difference.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Delivery
* Lead and develop a 6-person engineering team across hardware, firmware, and QA disciplines.
* Oversee day-to-day planning and execution while focusing on long-term strategy and architectural decisions.
* Align technical roadmaps with product goals, ensuring projects meet quality, cost, and time targets.
* Support senior leadership in shaping hardware strategy and future product direction.
* Identify and communicate resourcing and delivery risks early at a leadership level.
Process, Quality & Compliance
* Maintain and improve product development processes in line with ISO 13485 and related standards.
* Ensure compliance with ISO 14971, IEC, and other safety-critical regulations.
* Drive CAPA processes with speed, clarity, and collaboration.
Team Development
* Provide coaching, feedback, and career development for engineers.
* Support onboarding and mentoring of new team members.
Skills & Experience
Essential:
* Strong people management experience leading engineering teams.
* Background in small electronics (e.g., phones, laptops, microelectronics).
* Proven experience in regulated industries, ideally medical devices.
* Deep understanding of ISO 13485, ISO 14971, and IEC 60601 standards.
* Ability to balance strategic leadership with operational oversight.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Benefits & Perks
* Salary: £65,000-£80,000
* Competitive benefits package including private medical insurance
* Hybrid working model
* Wellness benefits and paid volunteering days
* Inclusive, supportive culture with a strong focus on sustainability
If you're ready to lead talented engineers and deliver technology that changes lives, we'd love to hear from you
Apply now or reach out for more details.
Desired Skills and Experience
Engineering leadership, medical device compliance, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, IEC 60601, hardware strategy, embedded systems, small electronics, team management, product development lifecycle
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