Head of Product Development & Engineering

Concept Technical
Worthing, West Sussex, United Kingdom
4 days ago
£70,000 – £80,000 pa

Salary

£70,000 – £80,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Director
Education
Degree
Posted
20 May 2026 (4 days ago)

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

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