Led development in an electric vehicle company from concept to deployment.
Proven experience in agile project management methodologies.
Ability to oscillate between strategic planning and hands-on engineering.
Experience managing small engineering teams and delivering complex projects end-to-end.
Demonstrated exceptional emotional intelligence and team management skills.
Experience with multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.
Thrives in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
Proactive self-starter comfortable with significant challenges.
Bonus: Technical expertise in high-power systems, power electronics, and mobile energy storage.
Bonus: Passion for trains.
Responsibilities
Lead and inspire a high-performing engineering team, promoting innovation.
Rapidly grow the team from 10 to 30 engineers.
Manage the timeline for development and testing phases to meet commercial deadlines.
Oversee integration of hardware, electrical, and software components for optimal performance.
Implement agile methodologies, specifically Scrum, to boost productivity and collaboration.
Drive projects from inception to scaling, balancing strategic vision with execution.
Cultivate relationships with suppliers to enhance development efficiency.
Present technological advancements to customers and stakeholders.
Encourage a culture of continuous learning and awareness of industry trends.
Benefits
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
Opportunity to lead advancements in rail technology.
Engagement in building a generational, multi-billion dollar company.
Full Job Description
About The Role:
We're looking for an exceptional hands-on leader, Head of Engineering, to drive our multidisciplinary team and own delivery from concept to deployment.
We want a driven, fast paced self learner that is not afraid of taking deviation and responsibility and knows how to execute fast with a small team
We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to lead the future of rail technology while building a generational multi-billion dollar company.
What You'll Do:
Lead a high-performing team of engineers. Foster a collaborative environment that encourages innovation.
Grow the team, expanding from 10 to 30 members quickly.
Oversee and create the timeline of both the development and testing phases to make sure we reach our commercial commitments.
Coordinate the integration of hardware, electrical, and software elements, fostering effective collaboration between multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal functionality.
Implement agile working practices within the team to enhance productivity and better collaboration. Ideally, working in the Scrum method of sprints and epics.
Balance big-picture thinking with hands-on execution, driving projects from conception through to scale.
Groom existing partnerships and create collaboration with suppliers who can streamline our development.
Present the technological developments to customers and inventors.
Stay abreast of industry trends and advancements, fostering a culture of self-learning and professional growth within the team.
What We're Looking For:
Led development from concept in an electric vehicle company.
Demonstrated experience in agile project management.
Ability to move between strategy and hands-on engineering
Experience leading small engineering teams and delivering complex technical projects end-to-end
Exceptional emotional intelligence with strong team management skills.
Experience leading multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.
Ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
Proactive self-starter who is not afraid of big challenges.
Bonus - Technical background in high-power systems, power Electronics and mobile energy storage systems.
