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.
- Bonus 2 - loves trains.
