Coda Octopus Martech

We are seeking an exceptional Engineering Leader/Director to spearhead the design, development and manufacture of advanced electronic and electro-mechanical systems, products and test solutions for a portfolio of high-profile customers operating within the defence, aerospace, medical and other highly regulated industries.
This is a pivotal leadership role requiring a technically gifted individual who combines deep electronic engineering expertise with innovation and creativity, alongside outstanding commercial awareness, customer engagement skills and the ability to inspire and develop high-performing engineering teams.
The successful candidate will play a key role in leading the technical strategy, driving innovation and ensuring the successful delivery of complex projects from concept through to manufacture and customer acceptance. This is also a
hands-on
role and demands that the candidate have current experience in developing electronic, electromechanical and software systems
Responsibilities
<ul>
<li>Provide strategic and operational leadership for multidisciplinary engineering teams, including electronics, software, systems, mechanical and test engineering.</li>
<li>Lead the design, development and manufacture of complex electronic products, systems and test solutions.</li>
<li>Engage directly with customers to understand technical requirements, operational challenges and business objectives.</li>
<li>Translate customer needs into innovative, practical and commercially viable technical solutions.</li>
<li>Develop compelling technical proposals, statements of work, cost estimates and project plans.</li>
<li>Support business development activities, including customer presentations, bid reviews and technical workshops.</li>
<li>Ensure engineering projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.</li>
<li>Drive continuous improvement, innovation and adoption of best engineering practices across the organisation.</li>
<li>Oversee engineering governance, risk management, compliance and quality assurance activities.</li>
<li>Collaborate closely with manufacturing and operations teams to ensure efficient product industrialisation and production.</li>
<li>Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers, partners and industry stakeholders.</li>
<li>Mentor, develop and inspire engineering leaders and technical specialists.</li>
</ul>
Qualifications
You will be a highly accomplished engineering leader with a passion for solving complex technical challenges and delivering innovative solutions for demanding applications.
Essential Requirements
<ul>
<li>Degree qualified (or similar) in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering or a related discipline. NB we will take experience and demonstrable track record over formal qualifications.</li>
<li>Proven experience in a senior engineering leadership role, such as Engineering Director, Head of Engineering, Chief Engineer or Engineering Manager.</li>
<li>Strong background in the design and manufacture of electronic and electro-mechanical systems, products and test solutions.</li>
<li>Demonstrable experience working within defence, aerospace, medical or similarly regulated technology sectors.</li>
<li>Outstanding customer-facing skills with the ability to build credibility with technical and non-technical stakeholders.</li>
<li>Proven ability to interpret customer requirements and develop innovative technical proposals and solutions.</li>
<li>Strong commercial awareness and experience supporting bids, quotations and business development activities.</li>
<li>Excellent leadership, coaching and team development capabilities.</li>
<li>Strong systems-thinking approach with excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.</li>
<li>Experience managing multiple complex projects and engineering teams simultaneously.</li>
<li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills.</li>
<li>Security clearance or eligibility to obtain UK security clearance (must be a UK national/British citizen, preferably not dual nationality).</li>
</ul>
Desirable
<ul>
<li>15+ years’ experience in electronic design.</li>
<li>Experience with safety-critical and mission-critical systems.</li>
<li>Knowledge of standards and regulatory frameworks relevant to defence, and aerospace sectors.</li>
<li>Experience in product lifecycle management and new product introduction (NPI).</li>
<li>Meets requirements for UK MoD security clearance. Due to the nature of this role you will need as a minimum to be British Citizen.</li>
</ul>

Head of Engineering/Technical Director (Electronics)

Head of Engineering/Technical Director (Electronics)

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