Engineering Director

Responsibilities

We are representing a confidential consumer goods organization seeking an Engineering Director to lead front-end engineering development for their floorcare portfolio at their Battersea Power Station location in London.

In this role, you will:

• Lead front-end engineering development for floorcare products, using ideation and innovation techniques to unlock and drive the roadmap alongside cross-functional teams across multiple global locations
• Own the technology and feasibility phase of the product roadmap, developing complete system innovations that combine mechanical hardware with sensors, software, batteries, and connectivity
• Apply detail-oriented, critical thinking approaches to design and failure mode analysis
• Communicate design concepts quickly and effectively through sketching, CAD layouts, 3D models, and working prototypes to evaluate potential solutions
• Lead design and engineering studies, both independently and in teams, to solve technical and consumer-facing challenges while keeping user experience central at every stage
• Collaborate closely with global teams to ensure consumer-focused sensibilities drive development direction
• Coach and support team members, particularly junior colleagues, encouraging their growth and development
• Balance, prioritize, and drive multiple workstreams across projects within fast-paced schedules and deadlines

What We're Looking For

Required qualifications:

• Degree-level technical qualification, ideally in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, or Industrial Design with a strong engineering foundation
• Typically 8 to 10 years of experience in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Product Design, or Industrial Design, ideally within consumer goods or household appliances
• Experience with plastic, casting, and sheet metal manufacturing processes
• Experience working with IP teams to track prior art and identify novel or inventive solutions within an advanced development or R&D environment
• Proficiency in SolidWorks or Creo
• Proven ability to identify, solve, implement, and verify technical solutions autonomously and within a team, including hands-on prototype building, product testing, and reporting of findings with clear next steps
• An all-rounder mindset with appreciation for electrical engineering, software, and mechanical principles across complex systems
• A flexible, resilient, and entrepreneurial approach, comfortable failing fast, learning and pivoting, with a genuine growth mindset toward personal and team development
• Willingness to contribute to internal working groups beyond the core role, helping to improve process, culture, and working environment
• Ability to motivate a team toward autonomous problem-solving and to manage the hands-on side of prototyping, testing, and reporting
• A collaborative, inquisitive, and driving attitude

How We Work With You

Our talent team at Get A Job.ai partners with leading organizations to connect exceptional engineering leaders with opportunities that match their expertise. When you apply through our platform:

• A dedicated recruiter will review your application and conduct an initial screening to understand your background and career goals
• We will prepare and submit your profile to our client for consideration
• Throughout the process, we serve as your advocate and main point of contact
• Please do not contact the client directly; all communication should go through Get A Job.ai to ensure the best outcome for your candidacy

Pay

Compensation details will be discussed during the screening process with our recruiting team.

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