VP of Engineering

MCS Group is proud to be retained by a revolutionary startup on the renewable energy/cleantech space. We are seeking a visionary and experienced Vice President of Engineering to lead the development, scaling, and market launch of innovative electro-mechanical systems within the renewable energy sector.

This role is ideal for a senior engineering leader who thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments and is eager to drive a product from R&D to full-scale manufacturing. The successful candidate will bring a proven track record of managing the end-to-end product lifecycle and will be comfortable operating in both startup and enterprise environments, and building a team underneath them.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all engineering functions across R&D, prototyping, systems development, and production readiness.
• Own the transition of complex products from concept through to contract manufacturing at scale.
• Recruit, develop, and manage cross-functional engineering teams across mechanical, electrical, and systems disciplines.
• Define and implement best practices in design control, documentation, and lifecycle management.
• Partner with executive leadership to ensure alignment of engineering strategies with product and business objectives.
• Manage project delivery with a focus on milestones, timelines, budget, and quality assurance.
• Foster a high-performance engineering culture focused on innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

• 15+ years of engineering experience, ideally focused on mechanical systems or electromechanical product development.
• Demonstrated success in bringing complex, regulated or high-performance products to market, particularly in industries such as robotics, medtech, energy systems, or advanced manufacturing.
• Proven experience transitioning products to contract or volume manufacturing.
• Leadership background in both startup and enterprise engineering environments.
• Track record of building and leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Master's degree in Engineering or related technical field (Bachelor's with significant experience may be considered).

Preferred Experience

• Clean energy, power generation, or hydropower systems experience.
• Background in hardware/software integration and control systems.
• Familiarity with modular, scalable design methodologies.

What's on Offer

• A strategic leadership opportunity in a fast-growing clean energy company.
• Ability to shape the development and scaling of a transformative technology platform.
• High-impact role influencing technical, operational, and commercial outcomes.
• Lucrative salary, benefits, and the opportunity to build and lead a top-tier engineering function.

To speak about this role in absolute confidence, please apply or email Ryan Quinn at R.Quinn@mcsgroup.jobs