Director of Engineering
Hybrid
Oxford, United Kingdom
Full Time
16-04-2025
Job Specifications
Director of Engineering
Oxfordshire
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Director of Engineering to lead the development of high-precision instrumentation used in advanced measurement applications. This role involves overseeing the full product lifecycle, managing cross-disciplinary engineering teams, and driving the technical roadmap.
The ideal Engineering Director will have:
A strong background in instrumentation development and complex system integration.
Experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams and delivering complex projects.
A track record of technical leadership, product development, and project execution.
This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in a growing, high-calibre team, developing cutting-edge instrumentation for global applications.
If you're interested in the position of Director of Engineering, please apply or contact Chris Moffatt.
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