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