At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead innovative product development for cutting-edge access control and security solutions.
- Company: Join CAME UK, a leader in security technology with a dynamic team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, leadership role, and opportunities for international travel.
- Other info: Based in Livingston with travel to High Wycombe and Italy.
- Why this job: Shape the future of security products and lead talented engineering teams.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in product development and strong technical leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 75600 - 92400 £ per year.
CAME UK is looking for an experienced Product Development Director to lead the next generation of our UK-designed access control, intercom and security products. Based at our recently refurbished offices in Livingston, near Edinburgh, this is a senior leadership opportunity with responsibility for our multidisciplinary Hardware, Firmware, Software and Product Management teams. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will play a key role in shaping our product strategy and technology roadmap, balancing innovation, customer needs, commercial priorities and technical delivery.
What you'll be responsible for:
- Leading and developing high-performing hardware, firmware and software teams
- Owning the end-to-end product development lifecycle from concept through to manufacturing and launch
- Setting the technical direction and long-term product development strategy
- Driving UK and EU regulatory, safety, EMC and cybersecurity compliance
- Working closely with manufacturing, supply chain and our Group HQ in Italy
- Managing departmental budgets and ensuring resources support our strategic priorities
- Building strong collaboration across Product Management, Engineering, Operations, Quality and Commercial teams
What we're looking for:
We're looking for a proven senior product development leader with strong technical credibility and experience delivering complex electronic and software-based products to market. Ideally, you'll bring:
- Significant experience leading electrical/electronic product development
- Strong knowledge across hardware, firmware and software
- Experience taking products from concept through to volume production
- Proven leadership of multiple engineering teams
- Experience with UK/EU regulatory and compliance requirements
- Strong commercial, strategic and stakeholder management skills
- Experience working with international manufacturing partners
Experience in access control, intercom, smart building, physical security, embedded or connected products would be particularly valuable.
This is a rare opportunity to influence the future direction of an established UK product portfolio, lead highly capable engineering teams and play a key role in developing the next generation of connected access control, intercom and security solutions. The role is primarily based in Livingston, with regular travel to our High Wycombe office and occasional international travel to our Group headquarters in Italy.
Director of Product Development in Edinburgh employer: CAME UK
CAME UK is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity for a Director of Product Development to lead innovative projects in a dynamic and supportive work environment. With a focus on employee growth, our recently refurbished Livingston office fosters collaboration across multidisciplinary teams, while providing access to international travel and the chance to shape the future of cutting-edge security solutions. Join us to make a meaningful impact in a company that values innovation, teamwork, and professional development.
