Head of Electronics

Job title:

Head of Electronics

Company

KO2 Recruitment

Job description

Head of Electronics – Sheffield – Up to £80,000Are you a hands-on electronics leader looking to shape the future of hardware in a high-impact, cross-functional role?KO2’s client hiring a Head of Electronics to lead a growing engineering function in Sheffield. This isn’t just about setting strategy from a distance – it’s a true player-coach role where you’ll combine technical expertise with team leadership, owning both delivery and direction.You’ll take responsibility for the hardware engineering team, currently spanning electronics, mechanical design, and testing. While the focus is on electronics, the scope is broader – you’ll be leading a multidisciplinary team, managing OKRs, setting priorities, and getting involved at the board level when needed.This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in fast-paced, collaborative environments and wants to take a hands-on role in both the design and the decision-making.What you’ll be doing:

• Leading and growing the hardware function, with a strong emphasis on delivery and quality
• Acting as a key contributor in electronics design – testing, building, and problem-solving alongside your team
• Managing day-to-day activity across electronics, test, mechanical, and technician functions
• Ensuring compliance and documentation for EMC, safety, and regulatory standards
• Bridging across software, firmware, and operations to ensure seamless product development
• Making smart, informed decisions around integration, production, and components

What we’re looking for:

• A strong background in hardware design, especially within complex electronics systems
• Experience leading and developing engineering teams with a structured, hands-on style
• A system-level mindset – comfortable aligning mechanical, software, and electronics workstreams
• Familiarity with regulatory testing and EMC certification
• Someone confident, collaborative, and technically credible who can get stuck in and guide others

This isn’t a role for someone looking to stay purely technical or purely managerial. We’re seeking someone who blends both – capable of setting direction but also happy to roll up their sleeves in the electronics lab when needed.You’ll be joining at a pivotal moment, with the outgoing Head of Electronics committed to a smooth handover before retirement. That makes this a rare opportunity to take ownership of a well-established function with real momentum behind it.If you’re ready to step into a leadership role while staying connected to the electronics work you love, we’d love to hear from you

Expected salary

Location

Yorkshire & the Humber

Job date

Thu, 22 May 2025 02:20:41 GMT

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