Engineering Delivery DirectorLocation: UK (Hybrid - Home / Regional Office with travel to UK Manufacturing Site)Industry: Satellite Communications / RF Electronics TechnologyAbout the CompanyWe are an industry-leading provider of advanced RF design and manufacturing solutions powering critical satellite communications infrastructure globally. Trusted by top global satellite operators and international defense organisations, we deliver innovative, end-to-end technology solutions across the full RF spectrum.Role OverviewAs the Engineering Delivery Director, you will serve as a senior executive leader accountable for managing our multi-disciplinary engineering organization. You will translate strategic technical needs into effective structure, talent, and processes to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery across multiple simultaneous product development programs.Working closely with the CTO, Chief Engineer, and Project Management teams, you will oversee product delivery lifecycles ranging from several weeks to 18+ months while embedding rigorous systems engineering practices.Key ResponsibilitiesEngineering Leadership: Lead and mentor multi-disciplinary engineering teams across Systems, Hardware (RF, Mechanical, PCB ECAD), Digital, and Software disciplines.Delivery & Governance: Own daily execution, engineering processes, tools, capacity planning, and governance to ensure high-quality program delivery.Strategy & Scale: Design and refine an engineering organizational structure that scales with company growth.Resource & Budget Management: Manage forecast loading vs. capacity to inform bids and hiring; oversee the engineering budget, including capital expenditures and R&D allocation.Bid & Stakeholder Support: Assist with major RFI/RFP bid responses and present technical updates in board/executive meetings.Lifecycle Excellence: Support the complete systems engineering lifecycle from requirements gathering and design through to test, production, and deployment.Key RequirementsExperience: 10+ years of engineering experience in satellite communications or related R&D sectors.Leadership: 3+ years in senior engineering leadership managing multi-disciplinary teams.Product Delivery: Proven track record delivering complex electronics products involving embedded software, mechanical design, and RF engineering.Domain Knowledge: Strong understanding of end-to-end satellite communication system architectures (GEO, MEO, LEO)
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Engineering Delivery Director in London employer: Morgan McKinley (South West)
As an employer, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and supportive work culture that values technical expertise and encourages professional growth. Located in the picturesque outskirts of Chippenham, our fully onsite role offers immediate engagement with a collaborative team, providing opportunities to tackle complex financial challenges while contributing to meaningful projects. We are committed to ensuring our employees thrive through continuous development and a strong sense of community.
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