Head Of Engineering

An Engineering Manager / Project Engineering Manager is sought to join an innovative, high-technology engineering company in Hampshire, contributing to the design, development, and delivery of electro-mechanical and electronic solutions for harsh, high-reliability, and regulated environments such as Rail, Medical, Defence, Aerospace, Transportation, and Marine.

The Engineering Manager / Project Engineering Manager, Hampshire, will be expected to develop and lead multi-disciplinary engineering teams, learning from senior leadership while driving best practice across project, design, and delivery functions. This may include mechanical, electronic, electro-mechanical, integration, and software engineering, as well as overseeing design compliance, project management, and team development.

Responsibilities include:
•	Manage and structure multi-disciplinary engineering teams to deliver high-quality technical solutions across customer projects.
•	Lead and oversee multiple concurrent engineering projects from customer engagement through R&D, design, manufacture, and delivery.
•	Define, set, monitor, and report on Objective and Key Results (OKRs) for the department, teams, and individuals.
•	Oversee project feasibility, scoping, resource planning, cost estimation, design reviews, compliance, certification, and milestone delivery.
•	Provide subject matter expertise across mechanical, electrical, electronic, and software engineering, ensuring designs are optimised for reliability, manufacturability, and compliance.
•	Ensure smooth New Product Introduction (NPI) handovers to production, including build instructions, training, and ongoing support.
•	Manage obsolescence, alternative material selection, and control of intellectual property within engineering outputs.
•	Engage with sales, operations, finance, quality, ITC, and HR to support business objectives, technical bids, product lifecycle management, and customer-facing initiatives.
•	Drive continuous improvement in processes, ensuring adherence to ISO-9001-based Business Management System (BMS) processes.
•	Mentor, coach, and develop staff, creating a high-performing, motivated, and engaged engineering team.

Key skills & experience:
•	Proven leadership and management experience in multi-disciplinary engineering teams (mechanical, electronic, electro-mechanical, integration, and software).
•	Experience in project-driven, customer-led environments, delivering complex, high-reliability solutions.
•	Strong understanding of international compliance standards and design for regulated environments.

•	Track record of taking products from customer engagement through R&D, manufacture, and delivery.
•	Ability to implement and manage department structures, processes, and standards within a growing, ambitious organisation.
•	Excellent project management, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
•	Strategic thinker with the ability to drive process improvements, team development, and business growth.
•	Hands-on approach with experience working closely with engineering teams during probation and beyond.