Head of Mechanical Engineering (Wearable Systems/PPE)
Core
Lead mechanical architecture, certification strategy, and industrialisation for engineering-grade wearable AR systems (smart headsets/hardhats) used in construction.
Role type
Senior technical leadership (Head of Mechanical Engineering)
Builds
Wearable AR platforms, helmets, optics integration, electronics packaging, thermal management systems, and safety equipment for construction sites.
Domain
Construction industry + Wearable electronics + Mechanical engineering
Deliverable
Production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
System-level mechanical architecture, PPE certification strategy, DFM/DFA/DFR/DFR process leadership, helmet system design, impact protection design, injection moulding & tooling scale-up, CAD (SolidWorks), stakeholder management, team mentorship
Preferred skills
Wearable electronics integration, thermal management, international compliance, practical engineering approach
Technologies
SolidWorks, ANSI Type I, ANSI Type II, EN397
Responsibilities
Define engineering roadmap for product generations, own system-level mechanical architecture for wearable platforms, lead PPE certification programmes, drive products from concept through pilot production and full-scale manufacture, manage relationships with helmet manufacturers and contract manufacturers, mentor and grow the mechanical engineering team
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
