North Search is a integral talent consultancy that helps different clients to join the best talent.
The Head of Engineering & Strategic Projects is responsible for leading the engineering organization while owning the definition and governance of advanced, high-value, non-standard projects.
This role ensures technical excellence, protects engineering as a strategic asset, and drives the development of future solutions by owning technical complexity upstream, before execution and commercialization.
The position plays a key role in positioning the company as a true engineering partner.
Your responsibilities Engineering Leadership: Lead and develop the engineering organization, including Technical Leaders, the Engineering Coordinator, and design teams.
Ensure timely resolution of manufacturing non-conformities to keep production running.
Review and approve designs prior to release to manufacturing.
Act as the senior technical reference for the engineering team.
Drive competence development and long-term capability building.
Strategic Projects & Business Development (Engineering-led).




Own and govern technical complexity across all high-value, non-standard projects.
Define solution architecture, technical boundaries, and design-to-cost targets.
Identify repeatable solutions and transform one-off projects into scalable offerings.
Lead upstream technical engagement with customers and OEMs at engineering / CTO level.
Define solution roadmaps based on future market needs and technological trends.
Support selective market development through engineering-led positioning (not traditional sales).
Oversee strategic and special projects, ensuring technical and executional alignment.
Work closely with the Project Manager to ensure milestones, risks, and deliverables are controlled.
Approve technical deviations and major design changes.
Ensure lessons learned are captured and institutionalized.
Define and implement engineering policies, standards, and ways of working.
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📌 Strategic Engineering Director (Barcelona)
🏢 North Search Talent Powerhouse
📍 Barcelona