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Head of Mechanical Engineering – Wearable Systems, PPE
XYZ RealityHead of Mechanical Engineering leading product development for wearable tech at XYZ Reality. Overseeing certification processes and managing the engineering team for innovative safety solutions.
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead the Mechanical Engineering team, providing technical direction across all mechanical development activities and defining the engineering roadmap for current and future product generations.
- Own the system-level mechanical architecture for wearable platforms — covering helmets, optics integration, electronics packaging, thermal management, batteries, sensors, ergonomics, and manufacturability.
- Lead PPE certification programmes (ANSI Type I, ANSI Type II, EN397) — acting as the primary engineering interface to certification bodies and testing laboratories.
- Drive products from concept through prototype, certification, pilot production, and full-scale manufacture, leading DFM, DFA, DFT, and DFR activities.
- Develop and manage relationships with helmet manufacturers, PPE suppliers, tooling suppliers, contract manufacturers, and specialist engineering partners.
- Mentor, develop, and grow the mechanical engineering team while establishing engineering standards, design practices, and product development processes.
Requirements
What you’ll need- Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design Engineering, or a related discipline.
- 10+ years of product development experience with significant experience in helmet systems, PPE, safety equipment, or other wearable products.
- Demonstrated experience leading products from concept through certification and production, with direct experience of ANSI Type I, ANSI Type II, and EN397 programmes.
- Expert-level CAD capability (SolidWorks or equivalent) and experience working directly with certification bodies, testing laboratories, and external manufacturing partners.
Benefits
Comp & perks- 25 days annual leave + public holidays
- Private healthcare with Vitality
- Christmas shutdown days on top of leave allowance (2–4 per year usually)
- Office located within a 5-minute walk from Angel station
- Hybrid working
- Biannual salary reviews
- Summer & Christmas staff parties
- Free lunch bought in and after-work gathering/drinks every other Thursday in the office
- Employee referral scheme
- Make a real-world impact of revolutionising the construction industry
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Hard Skills & Tools
mechanical engineeringproduct developmentsystem-level mechanical architecturethermal managementergonomicsdesign for manufacturability (DFM)design for assembly (DFA)design for testing (DFT)design for reliability (DFR)CAD (SolidWorks)
Soft Skills
leadershipmentoringrelationship managementtechnical directionteam developmentcommunicationproblem-solvingorganizational skillscollaborationstrategic planning
Certifications
ANSI Type IANSI Type IIEN397