Head of Product Development & Engineering

Lead innovation, shape strategy and bring complex medical technology products to market.
We’re looking for an experienced engineering leader to take ownership of the full product lifecycle — from concept and development through to launch, ongoing engineering support and end-of-life. As a key member of the Senior Management Team, you’ll lead our R&D function, shape product strategy and ensure our product portfolio remains innovative, compliant and commercially successful.
What you’ll do
* Lead the product development roadmap from early feasibility through to launch and ongoing lifecycle support.
* Manage complex R&D projects, balancing technical excellence, regulatory compliance, timelines and budgets.
* Provide strategic direction for engineering support, including product changes, reliability improvements and issue resolution.
* Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing specialist R&D team.
* Work closely with quality, operations, technical support and commercial teams to deliver products that meet customer and business needs.
* Present project progress, technical decisions and strategic recommendations to senior leadership and the board.
* Oversee external partners, consultants and suppliers to ensure quality, cost and delivery expectations are met.
* Drive continuous improvement across development processes, tools, documentation and regulatory readiness.
What you’ll bring
* Strong experience leading product development and engineering support in a complex electromechanical, mechatronic or similarly regulated environment.
* A background in medical devices, capital equipment or another highly regulated sector would be highly advantageous.
* A solid understanding of the full product lifecycle, from concept and development through to regulatory submission and volume production.
* Engineering degree or equivalent technical experience, with knowledge of design, fabrication, assembly and engineering change processes.
* Strong project delivery credentials, with the ability to lead multi-disciplinary programmes on time and within budget.
* Commercial awareness and the confidence to make sound technical recommendations at senior level