Director

Job Title: Director Location: Sheffield (hybrid) Salary: Competitive (DOE) We’re looking for an innovative Director to lead and align engineering and product functions in a rapidly growing technology company. With investment secured, growing commercial revenues, and a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, the business is entering an exciting phase of scale and product expansion. This is a strategic and hands-on leadership role, ideal for someone who combines deep technical expertise in semiconductors/electronics with proven experience leading high-performing teams. Reporting to the senior leadership team, you will play a critical role in shaping technology strategy, driving product development, and scaling engineering capability as the company grows.    About the Role Provide strategic leadership across engineering and product teams, ensuring alignment with business objectives Lead the end-to-end product lifecycle, from concept through to commercialisation and scaling Drive technical direction and innovation across semiconductor, photonics, and electronics development Build, mentor, and develop high-performing multidisciplinary teams across engineering and product Collaborate closely with operations, commercial, and leadership teams to deliver on company roadmap Oversee project delivery, resource planning, and budget management Ensure products meet performance, reliability, and manufacturability requirements Act as a technical authority and decision-maker, supporting complex problem-solving and innovation Contribute to external engagement, including customers, partners, and investors where required About You Strong technical background in semiconductors, photonics, or electronics engineering Proven experience in a senior leadership or director-level role, managing engineering and/or product teams Demonstrated success delivering complex hardware products from R&D through to commercialisation Experience working in a scale-up or high-growth technology environment Strong understanding of product development, manufacturing, and system-level design Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on technical involvement Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills Commercial awareness with the ability to align technology with business outcomes    Please note, we cannot offer sponsorship for the role. If interested, please send over an updated CV