Head Of Product Engineering

Head of Product Engineering

Job Type: Full-time, permanent

Location: Portsmouth

Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 + bonus scheme

We are seeking a Head of Product Engineering to take ownership of the electrical, electronic, and regulatory scope for all hardware projects. This role involves supporting the product portfolio both in-field and under development, working with suppliers, leading the Product Validation and Regulatory teams, and managing a team of 17 technical and managerial colleagues. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electronics manufacturing, product design, and regulatory affairs.

Day to day of the Head of Product Engineering role:

• Oversee electrical, electronic, and regulatory aspects of hardware projects, ensuring a solid foundation for ongoing product production.
• Lead the Product Validation team to ensure capabilities and resources are in place to support the business.
• Lead the Regulatory team to provide expertise and support, ensuring products are safe and legally compliant.
• Lead the In Life Product Engineering Solutions team to support products throughout their lifespan.
• Manage product development projects to completion, collaborating with multiple functions across global businesses.
• Drive simplification, standardisation, and cost optimisation in project portfolios.

Required Skills & Qualifications of the Head of Product Engineering:

• Expertise in electronics manufacturing and product design.
• Honours degree in electrical or electronic engineering or similar discipline.
• Experience in bringing electronic products to production with high quality expectations.
• Knowledge of RF devices and protocols.
• Understanding of regulatory affairs at a regional or international level.
• Familiarity with global regulatory approval requirements for household equipment.
• Experience with CB/CE/cULus, FCC, RCM, UKAS, KCC, NOM, INMetro, BSMI, HACCP.
• Experience in a Validation and Test environment, with the ability to apply and recommend test strategies.
• Experience supporting launched products and managing product improvements and maintenance.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to lead a technical project team.
• Good analytical problem-solving skills with the ability to generate, interpret technical data, and provide actionable recommendations.
• Working knowledge of Schematic capture, layout, and gerber editing software is an advantage.

Benefits for the Head of Product Engineering:

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme.
• Hybrid working model.
• Reward Scheme.
• 23 days holiday, plus bank holidays.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Death in service benefit.
• Healthcare benefits.

To apply for the Head of Product Engineering position, please submit your CV and Reed Engineering looks forward to speaking.