Tech Innovation Director

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Director of Engineering Excellence to spearhead our next-generation product development initiatives. This key role involves leading cross-functional engineering teams, driving end-to-end product development, and fostering a culture of innovation.

• Lead Cross-Functional Engineering Teams: Coordinate the efforts of Electronics, Mechanical, and Embedded Systems teams to ensure alignment with project goals and technical excellence.
• Drive End-to-End Product Development: Oversee the design, development, and integration of complex systems from concept to production, ensuring performance, durability, and manufacturability.
• Strategic Technical Leadership: Define system architecture, guide technical decision-making, and ensure synergy across hardware, firmware, and mechanical domains.
• Innovation & Prototyping: Foster rapid prototyping efforts, encourage new ideas, and explore emerging technologies for next-generation products.
• System Integration: Ensure seamless integration across electrical, mechanical, and embedded components, with a focus on ruggedized systems for harsh environments.
• Technical Oversight: Review and approve designs, schematics, PCB layouts, enclosure models, and firmware structures to maintain technical quality and compliance with industry standards.
• Testing & Validation: Oversee testing, validation, and debugging across all subsystems using industry-standard lab tools and methodologies.
• Project & Resource Management: Plan and manage resources, timelines, and deliverables across multiple concurrent R&D projects.
• Documentation & Compliance: Ensure high-quality documentation across all disciplines for manufacturing, compliance, assembly, and certification processes.
• Mentorship & Collaboration: Mentor engineers across disciplines, facilitate technical reviews, and drive collaboration to solve complex challenges in a fast-paced innovation environment.

• Technical Expertise:
  • Strong multidisciplinary background in electronics, embedded systems, and mechanical design, with the ability to lead and evaluate work across all three domains.
  • Proficiency in electronic circuit design, simulation, and analysis using tools such as Altium Designer, OrCAD, or KiCAD.
  • Deep understanding of PCB design, schematic capture, and multi-layer board development, including best practices for signal integrity, thermal management, and EMI/EMC compliance.
  • Familiarity with embedded systems architecture, microcontroller platforms (e.g., STM32, PIC), and firmware development workflows.
  • Knowledge of ruggedized mechanical design, including IP65/IP68-rated enclosures, thermal design, and environmental sealing.
  • Proficiency in DFM (Design for Manufacturing) and DFA (Design for Assembly) across electrical and mechanical components.
  • Hands-on experience with prototyping and validation, including the use of lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and environmental testing tools.
  • Strong understanding of product lifecycle management (PLM), BOM management, and technical documentation processes.
• Leadership & Communication:
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional engineering teams, drive collaboration, and manage complex technical programs.
  • Excellent project planning, resource management, and decision-making skills.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills for cross-disciplinary coordination, reporting, and documentation.
  • Comfortable presenting technical concepts to stakeholders, clients, and executive leadership.
• Soft Skills
  • Strategic thinking and analytical mindset to solve complex, cross-disciplinary R&D challenges and guide teams toward innovative, high-impact solutions.
  • Creative leadership with a strong drive for innovation across electronics, embedded systems, and mechanical design domains.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively lead and align diverse engineering teams and communicate with stakeholders at all levels.
  • High attention to detail, ensuring technical accuracy and design integrity across all phases of product development.
  • Strong organizational and time management abilities to balance multiple priorities, manage project timelines, and drive fast-paced innovation.
  • Collaborative mindset to foster a culture of teamwork, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing within and across departments.
• Educational & Other Qualifications
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Embedded Systems, Mechatronics, or a related technical field.
  • Additional certifications in product design, embedded systems, systems engineering, or project management (e.g., PMP, Six Sigma, CSWP, ARM Certification) are a strong advantage.
  • Prior experience in defence, industrial, or high-reliability product development involving integrated hardware, firmware, and mechanical systems is highly desirable.
  • Minimum of 15 years of progressive engineering experience, with at least 7–10 years in a technical leadership or managerial role overseeing cross-functional engineering teams.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary R&D projects, drive innovation, and deliver complex products from concept to commercialization.
  • Strong understanding of product development lifecycle, design validation, and system integration practices across engineering domains.