North Search is a general 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.- Lead PLM implementation and ensure its effective usage across the organization.- Drive structured engineering processes to improve quality, efficiency, and scalability.Required Skills & Abilities- Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or related Engineering.- 10+ years of experience in engineering, special machinery, or complex industrial systems.- Proven experience leading engineering teams in project-based environments.- Strong understanding of manufacturing, cost structures, and industrial processes.- Experience working with PLM systems and structured engineering processes.- Ability to translate market needs into technical solutions and roadmaps.- Experience in engineering-led business development or upstream technical sales.- Strong capability to evaluate trade-offs between cost, risk, time, and scalability.- Long-term, systems-level thinking (2–5-year horizon).- Strong leadership presence and decision-making capability.- Ability to operate in ambiguity and evolving organizational contexts.- High credibility with senior stakeholders, internally and externally.- Excellent communication skills in English (mandatory).- Comfortable working in a post M&A environment with changing priorities and new corporate governance.North Search and our client are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage professionals of all backgrounds to apply.Ready to take your career to the next level in the xxxx industry? We want to hear from you!#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Strategic Engineering Director (Barcelona)
🏢 North Search Talent Powerhouse
📍 Barcelona