Location: UK-based, with national and international travel Type: Permanent | Hybrid (3 days WFH) Salary: Competitive + Company Share Options + Pension
Shape the future of surgical innovation on a global scale.
Our client, a fast-growing medical technology innovator, is seeking a Global Head of Engineering to lead their UK and US engineering teams. With a strong reputation in the development of patient-specific surgical devices—including anatomical models, surgical cutting guides, and implants—our client partners with top-tier hospitals and healthcare organisations across the UK and the US.
In this role, you’ll lead multidisciplinary engineering teams, drive operational excellence, and champion quality standards in medical device design and manufacturing. You will report directly to the Chief Operations Officer and play a vital role in building the future engineering function of a company at the forefront of personalised surgery.
Lead and manage UK & US engineering teams (staff welfare, performance, and development)Oversee department structure, performance metrics, and resource planningDrive QMS compliance (ISO 13485) across engineering workflowsOversee project scheduling and delivery through internal platforms (e.g., Liaise with sales and senior management to align engineering strategies with growth
Degree in Engineering (biomedical specialisation preferred)Minimum 5 years of experience leading engineering teams in a commercial settingIn-depth knowledge of orthopaedics and/or patient-specific medical device designStrong understanding of medical regulations, QMS, and product development cycles
Company share options scheme~3% employer contribution to UK Gov NEST pension~21 days holiday + UK public holidays~ Hybrid work: 3 days remote, 2 in-office (Wigan, Liverpool, or Oxford)~ Biannual travel to US facilities (Houston & Omaha)…