Head of Engineering
2 days ago
Wakefield
Head of Engineering Location: Wakefield – Hybrid WFH Available Salary: Up to £95,000 + Benefits The Role KO2 is now working exclusively with an innovative technology company based in the Wakefield area that is seeking a Head of Engineering to lead and scale its engineering function with a particular focus on software services and cloud technology integration. This is a senior leadership role where you will take ownership of engineering strategy, delivery, and team development across a multidisciplinary environment, spanning electronics, mechanical, software, cloud, and connected services. You will play a key role in driving the evolution of their electronic products by integrating modern software services, cloud technologies and app integration, enabling smarter, connected, and more scalable solutions. Key Responsibilities • Drive the integration of software services and cloud technologies into electronic devices., • Lead, mentor, and manage a multidisciplinary engineering team (electronics, embedded, software, cloud)., • Define and deliver the engineering roadmap, aligned with business and product strategy., • Establish and improve engineering processes, standards, and best practices., • Work closely with product, operations, and senior leadership to ensure successful delivery of projects., • Support recruitment, performance management, and long-term capability growth within the engineering team., • Ensure engineering decisions balance innovation, quality, cost, and time-to-market. Skills & Experience Required • Proven experience in a senior engineering leadership role (Head of Engineering, Engineering Manager, Technical Director, or similar)., • Strong background working with electronic devices and embedded systems., • Demonstrable experience adding software services, connectivity, and cloud technology to hardware-based products., • Understanding of cloud platforms, IoT architectures, and modern software development practices., • Experience leading cross-functional and multidisciplinary teams., • Strong communication skills with the ability to influence at senior stakeholder level. What’s on Offer • A senior leadership role with real influence over technology direction, • Opportunity to work on innovative, connected electronic products, • Competitive salary and benefits package, • Hybrid working and flexibility, • Long-term career progression within a forward-thinking business Apply today with an update to date CV for his exciting new role or contact Laurence Powell or Andrew Knight at KO2 for a confidential conversation.