Head of Electrification - Design Engineering

Clarehill Associates Ltd

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London, gb on site Until 8/23/2026 First posted March 22, 2025 Last posted March 22, 2025
Job description

Head of Engineering

Set the technical vision and the commercial strategy. As well as possessing the drive to lead, motivate, and inspire a team in electrification.

The Company

World leader in the technical development and design of electric drive systems across the automotive, aerospace, energy and industrial sectors..

The role:

Entrepreneurial and innovative business leader with vision and the ability to set commercial strategy. Extremely flexible and resourceful in managing change and developing new markets. This is a wide ranging strategic role, with a focus on growing the business .

Main Responsibilities

·Technology Leader for design, development and delivery of innovative world class electro-mechanical drives.

·Technical vision and commercial strategy to drive the business forward.

·Automotive, Aerospace and Energy sectors.

·electro-mechanical systems, including - drive and power systems, controls, electrical systems, electric motors, and gearboxes.

·Management of Design Engineers

·Commercial (Business Development, Key Accounts, P&L)

·Develop a global business model, strategic partnerships and joint ventures.

Experience Required

·Mechanical or electrical engineering background & degree.

Technical leader & manager of design engineers

·Design of electro-mechanical systems: Drive & power systems, controls, electrical systems, electric motors and/ or gearboxes.

·Demonstrate global, multi-disciplined project team management experience.

·Highly driven and self-motivated, with an ability to deliver results within tight deadlines.


Preferable

·8+ years in a technology environment, ideally from combined product and service business

·Further Degree /Professional qualification

·Experience of working in Asia (ideally China or India)

·Business Growth: Business Development, New Product Introduction, Account Management

·Electric Vehicle or complex Electro-Mechanical Systems knowledge.

NB: This is a senior level role for experienced Engineering Managers with a relevant background in Electro-Mechanical (or similar) and with a track record of using projects for business growth.

for more info please contact Clarehill Associates

About this role

Summary

Lead design, development, and strategy for electro-mechanical drives in automotive, aerospace, and energy sectors.

Job title

Head of Electrification - Design Engineering

Experience level

8+ years

Industry

automotive

Location requirements

London, gb, remote work not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

mechanical engineeringelectrical engineeringdesign of electro-mechanical systemsproject management

Preferred skills

electric vehiclebusiness developmentglobal project managementAsia experience

Specializations

electro-mechanical systemsdrive systemselectric motorsgearboxes
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

London, UK

On-site City