Director of Engineering

THE ROLE – ENGINEERING & DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

The Director of Engineering & Development is responsible for leading all engineering, product development, compliance, and technical innovation activities for lighting systems. This role provides strategic and hands-on leadership across electronic, mechanical and optical development, with a strong focus on mechanical design, electronics and PCBA development, and technical documentation compliant with industry regulations and standards.

The successful candidate will ensure the delivery of robust, manufacturable, and cost-effective designs while supporting new product introduction, continuous improvement, and customer-specific development programs on time and within budget.

Candidates will have exceptional engineering and product leadership skills and a successful track record of operating in a leadership position for a comparably sized business in a relevant industry.

Candidates’ experience will also include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, or related field
• Minimum 10 – 15 years of engineering experience within lighting or relevant sectors, with 5+ years in a senior leadership role.
• Strong hands-on background in electronic design and PCBA development.
• Experience working in a regulated, high-volume manufacturing environment.
• In-depth and proven knowledge of LED lighting systems, associated electronics, and control circuitry.
• Manufacturing materials – primarily plastics and metals.
• Manufacturing processes
• PCBA documentation, release processes, and change control.
• EMC, thermal, and reliability design principles.
• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a high-performance organisation/group with a clear vision, robust investment, and significant headroom for growth. You will work closely with the Managing Director, the Head of Project Management and the Supply-Chain team in shaping and executing the product strategy, while having the chance to make a tangible impact on a respected global brand.