Head of Engineering
Set the technical vision and the commercial strategy. As well as possessing the drive to lead, motivate, and inspire a team in electrification.
The Company
World leader in the technical development and design of electric drive systems across the automotive, aerospace, energy and industrial sectors..
The role:
Entrepreneurial and innovative business leader with vision and the ability to set commercial strategy. Extremely flexible and resourceful in managing change and developing new markets. This is a wide ranging strategic role, with a focus on growing the business .
Main Responsibilities
·Technology Leader for design, development and delivery of innovative world class electro-mechanical drives.
·Technical vision and commercial strategy to drive the business forward.
·Automotive, Aerospace and Energy sectors.
·electro-mechanical systems, including - drive and power systems, controls, electrical systems, electric motors, and gearboxes.
·Management of Design Engineers
·Commercial (Business Development, Key Accounts, P&L)
·Develop a global business model, strategic partnerships and joint ventures.
Experience Required
·Mechanical or electrical engineering background & degree.
Technical leader & manager of design engineers
·Design of electro-mechanical systems: Drive & power systems, controls, electrical systems, electric motors and/ or gearboxes.
·Demonstrate global, multi-disciplined project team management experience.
·Highly driven and self-motivated, with an ability to deliver results within tight deadlines.
Preferable
·8+ years in a technology environment, ideally from combined product and service business
·Further Degree /Professional qualification
·Experience of working in Asia (ideally China or India)
·Business Growth: Business Development, New Product Introduction, Account Management
·Electric Vehicle or complex Electro-Mechanical Systems knowledge.
NB: This is a senior level role for experienced Engineering Managers with a relevant background in Electro-Mechanical (or similar) and with a track record of using projects for business growth.
for more info please contact Clarehill Associates
Skills Required
- Mechanical or electrical engineering degree
- Proven technical leader and manager of design engineers
- Design experience with electro-mechanical systems: drive and power systems, controls, electrical systems, electric motors and/or gearboxes
- Global, multi-disciplined project team management experience
- Highly driven and self-motivated with ability to deliver results within tight deadlines
- 8+ years in a technology environment, ideally product and service business
- Further degree or professional qualification
- Experience of working in Asia (ideally China or India)
- Business growth experience: Business Development, New Product Introduction, Account Management
- Electric vehicle or complex electro-mechanical systems knowledge
What We Do
Clarehill Associates Ltd is a specialist engineering and technical recruitment consultancy founded in 2003. The firm focuses on the low carbon sector, connecting top design engineering talent with leading employers in fields such as renewable energy, electrification of transport, and green construction. Operating exclusively within the B2B market, it provides global coverage to help organizations find skilled professionals for sustainable projects.






