Head of Product Engineering

Posted on behalf of

Tevva

A leader in electrified HGV technology is currently seeking a Head of Product Engineering (North America) to oversee the concept, design and development of two new product lines.

The first involves the specification, design and delivery of a truck for the NA market. The second is a new format vehicle with rear access to suit post/parcel delivery operations.

The Head of Product Engineering Duties:

• You will grow a passionate and high-performing team while delivering new product lines that nurture customer obsession and both meet and exceed expectations.
• You will lead the selection and managing of a 3rd party engineering partner(s) to carry out detailed work from concept through to delivery. As an inspiring leader, you will guide your teams and develop them on their career journey.
• By providing strategic guidance on local variants and contributing to departmental strategy, you will help drive Tevva’s direction.
• With a vision of how to build a highly effective engineering organization, you will understand how the division can achieve cycle plan goals to deliver specific products for relevant locations.
• You will share that vision, coaching colleagues to bring their own teams along on the journey.

The Successful Head of Product Engineering Will Have:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering or relevant experience.
• Experience in requirements management, documentation and technical project management.
• Strong leadership and project management skills.
• A strong understanding of business issues and linking solutions to the business strategy and outcomes.
• Hands-on problem-solving ability as well as strong oral and written communication skills.
• Experience working alongside Sales, Services and Marketing teams.
• Previous start-up experience is a plus.
• A ‘can-do’ attitude and the ability to juggle and prioritise a wide range of responsibilities.
• The ability to take high-level strategies and formulate them into a prioritised roadmap for the team.