Head of Engineering
hace 3 días
Fareham
About GT Wings GT Wings is building the future of clean shipping. Our AirWing™ technology is redefining wind propulsion for commercial vessels — cutting emissions, reducing fuel consumption, and shaping the next generation of maritime design. With our first full-scale installation completed and more in the pipeline, we’re entering a scale-up phase that demands robust engineering leadership and an unrelenting focus on reliability and performance. We are building a high-performing team that prizes technical excellence, reliability, speed of delivery, and cost-effective execution. We're looking for a Head of Engineering who can lead from the front — a strategic thinker, technical authority, and inspiring team builder who can deliver next-generation product design at pace. The Opportunity You’ll own the engineering delivery function at GT Wings — leading detailed design, system integration, certification, and the long-term development of our product and technologies. You’ll be accountable for mechanical, electrical, performance, software, and hardware engineering, and for delivering both short-term product iterations and long-term tech strategy. producing reliable, safe, and high-performing products — on time, on budget, and at scale. Ensuring our product is not only functional, but world-class. You’ll also help shape our culture; balancing creativity, high performance, focus and delivery. This is a role for someone who combines creative engineering leadership with a proven ability to build, manage, and focus a team under real-world delivery pressure. Key Responsibilities · Lead and structure the engineering team to deliver reliable, manufacturable, class-compliant designs. · Own engineering delivery from concept to detailed design, testing, production handover, ILS and product safety. · Own the product and technology roadmap to align with stakeholder requirements · Manage engineering budgets, forecasting, tools, training, and specialist resources. · Provide high-quality technical input to support commercial bids and business development. · Align engineering work with company vision and delivery milestones. · Work closely with external stakeholders such as; manufacturing partners, shipyards, and class societies. · Support CEO in shaping long-term technical vision and IP strategy. What We’re Looking For · Essential Experience o 10+ years of experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams, with strong exposure to a range of engineering disciplines (e.g. mechanical, electrical, software, systems integration) o Full lifecycle experience, from concept to in-service. o Deep understanding of Product Safety and regulatory compliance. o Deep experience of managing Requirements, Verification and Validation · Desirable Experience: o Setting up engineering processes o Marine engineering or wind propulsion background. o Experience defining and executing technology and product roadmaps. o 3D modelling, 2D drawing development and review. o Exposure to control software development. · Qualifications: o Degree qualified in engineering or related field. o Chartered Engineer (or equivalent professional recognition) preferred. The Person · A technical leader with credibility across disciplines. · A builder of people, teams, and systems — able to attract talent and create alignment. · Calm under pressure, decisive, and focused on execution without compromise. · A clear communicator who can simplify complexity and get buy-in across stakeholders. · Comfortable in a fast-moving, imperfect, high-accountability startup environment. · Why Join GT Wings? · Be part of solving one of the world’s biggest climate challenges. · Lead the technical charge in a company backed by some of the world’s leading shipowners and investors. · Work on groundbreaking hardware with a team that blends innovation, humility, and ambition. · Shape the future of wind-powered shipping.