Product Line Director in Reading

Location: South East England

Excellent Executive Package + Bonus + Long-Term Incentive

Engineering Background Essential

We're seeking an experienced Product Line, Engineering or Technical Commercial Leader to take ownership of a highly profitable engineering business unit with annual revenues of approximately £10 million. This is an opportunity for someone who has built their career within an engineering or technology-led environment and progressed into commercial and business leadership. You may currently be a Product Line Director, Commercial Director, Business Unit Director or General Manager looking for the next step, or already leading a similar-sized business. This is not an operations-led role. We're looking for someone who understands engineering products, customers and markets, and can combine technical credibility with commercial leadership.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Group leadership team, you will have full responsibility for the performance and strategic direction of a well-established, highly profitable business unit. You'll lead a multidisciplinary team spanning engineering, product management, sales, supply chain, customer support and international distribution partners, with responsibility for protecting a strong profit position while delivering sustainable long-term growth.

Key responsibilities include:

• Full P&L ownership of a c.£10m engineering business unit.
• Develop and execute the commercial and product strategy.
• Lead engineering and product line activities to maximise market opportunities.
• Build and strengthen relationships with OEM customers, key accounts and international distribution partners.
• Drive profitable revenue growth while maintaining healthy margins.
• Lead and develop cross-functional teams across engineering, commercial, supply chain and customer support.
• Identify opportunities for new products, market expansion and strategic investment.
• Work closely with the wider Group leadership team to shape future business strategy.

About You

We're specifically looking for individuals who have progressed from an engineering, product management or technical commercial background into senior leadership. You are likely to have experience in one or more of the following roles:

• Product Line Director
• Commercial Director
• Business Unit Director
• General Manager
• Managing Director
• Head of Product
• Engineering Director with commercial responsibility

You'll also be able to demonstrate:

• An engineering or technical background with strong commercial acumen.
• Experience leading a product-led or technology-led business.
• Full P&L ownership or significant commercial responsibility.
• Experience working with OEM customers and international distribution partners.
• A track record of delivering profitable, sustainable growth.
• Strategic thinking combined with a hands-on, collaborative leadership style.
• The ability to lead and influence across engineering, commercial, sales and supply chain functions.

Why Join?

This is a rare opportunity to join a highly profitable engineering business at an exciting stage of its growth. As part of a larger private equity-backed engineering group, you'll become a key member of the leadership team, helping shape the future direction of both the business unit and the wider organisation as it continues to invest, grow and evolve. You'll have genuine autonomy, full P&L ownership, and the opportunity to influence strategy, develop high-performing teams and deliver sustainable, profitable growth within a collaborative and ambitious environment. Due to the confidential nature of this appointment, further information will be shared with shortlisted candidates following an initial discussion.