Vice President of Engineering

One of our clients, a rapidly growing technology company specializing in autonomous systems and advanced logistics solutions, is looking to hire a VP Engineering to lead its multidisciplinary hardware organization and drive the development of next-generation autonomous products. The company develops innovative electromechanical systems that combine hardware, software, and operational technologies to enable large-scale commercial deployments.

This is a senior leadership position reporting directly to executive management, with responsibility for engineering activities across mechanical design, electronics, embedded systems, integration, assembly, testing, and product readiness.

About the Company

Our client develops and operates advanced autonomous technology platforms that integrate hardware, software, and operational infrastructure to deliver innovative logistics and mobility solutions. The company is focused on bringing cutting-edge automation technologies from concept to large-scale commercial deployment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams across Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Embedded Systems, Integration, Assembly, and Testing.
• Own the full hardware product lifecycle, from concept, architecture, and development through validation, deployment, and production readiness.
• Drive system-level engineering and ensure seamless integration between mechanical, electrical, software, and operational components.
• Build, mentor, and scale a high-performing engineering organization while remaining actively involved in key technical decisions.
• Lead engineering initiatives focused on reliability, maintainability, field performance, and continuous product improvement.
• Collaborate closely with operations, procurement, manufacturing partners, and field teams to ensure successful product deployment and support.
• Support certification and regulatory processes in partnership with relevant internal stakeholders.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience developing complex hardware products.
• 5+ years of engineering leadership experience, including managing multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong Mechanical Engineering background with hands-on experience in physical product development.
• Experience leading electronics and embedded software teams.
• Proven track record of taking products from concept and prototyping through production and deployment.
• Strong systems-thinking capabilities and the ability to balance performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost considerations.

Critical Experience

The successful candidate will have significant experience developing products for serial production and large-scale deployment, including:

• Designing products with manufacturing, assembly, maintenance, and cost optimization in mind.
• Implementing Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) methodologies.
• Working closely with suppliers, procurement teams, and manufacturing partners.
• Managing and optimizing Bill of Materials (BOM) costs.
• Leading in-house product development activities and supporting scalable production strategies.

Preferred Industry Experience

• UAV and autonomous aerial systems
• Robotics
• Autonomous systems
• Industrial equipment
• Mobility platforms
• Complex electromechanical consumer products