Job Description
Job Specification and Main Responsibilities
We are looking for an Engineering Manager who can inject first-class leadership, planning discipline, and people-management expertise into a growing, multi-disciplinary R&D team comprising hardware electronics, embedded firmware, and software test engineers.
Our integrated R&D team supports both the Roksan and Monitor Audio brands, with electronics engineering primarily focused on Roksan’s stereo Hi-Fi systems and the development of electronics-based platforms within the Monitor Audio product range. For detailed information on our technologies and product lines, visit roksan.com and monitoraudio.com.
You’ll work alongside two peer managers — one leading firmware development and the other overseeing software testing — who are responsible for day-to-day technical execution. Your role will focus on technical coordination, team development, project ownership (acting as the single point of truth for stakeholders), and strategic resource planning. You should bring a strong background in electronics systems along with the leadership skills needed to build, motivate, and scale a high-performing team capable of delivering world-class audio products.
Education & Work Experience
·First-class degree or Master’s in Electronics Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Engineering or related STEM discipline
·At least 5 years in a senior or principal electronics role with proven team management experience (hiring, mentoring, performance management).
·Demonstrable track record of delivering complex, cross-disciplinary products from concept to production
·Experience steering cross-functional project teams and presenting to senior stakeholders (TD/Exec).
Essential Technical & Leadership Skills
The successful candidate should understand these at depth and guide others in their application:
Core Technical
·System-level architecture & hardware/software partitioning
·PCB design, tool-chain and design standards (Altium )
·Digital and mixed-signal electronics design
·Power supply design (linear & SMPS)
·Design for EMC & safety compliance (CE/FCC)
Project & Process
·Full lifecycle management
·Project planning, including risk, schedule, and critical path support
·Resource forecasting & workload balancing
·Design & stage-gate review facilitation
People & Communication
·Inspirational leadership and team coaching
·Clear verbal and written communication
·Stakeholder management (Product, Operations, Marketing)
·Conflict resolution and negotiation
Desirable / “Nice to Have”
·Postgraduate qualification in a relevant field
·Experience building automated HIL or audio test systems
·Expertise in design-for-manufacture, cost-down activities, and vendor management
·Intellectual property (IP) experience
Main Responsibilities
Leadership & Culture
* Foster a high-performance, collaborative environment
* Mentor engineers and support professional development
* Lead recruitment, onboarding, and training
* Champion our Transparent Design Philosophy
Project & Resource Management
* Maintain project schedules and provide regular updates to the Technical Director and Project Management
* Balance workloads across electronics, firmware, and test teams; highlight resourcing issues early
Technical Oversight
* Oversee electronics architecture, schematic/PCB reviews, and design verification
* Own and manage PCB design
* Ensure compliance with regulatory and environmental standards
Cross-Functional Coordination
* Act as the primary liaison between Software and Test Managers
* Align sprint goals, test coverage, and release readiness
* Support broader R&D efforts in planning and risk management
Process & Continuous Improvement
* Define and refine best-practice processes (requirements capture, design reviews, DFMEA, change control)
* Drive root-cause analysis of field issues; lead lessons-learned sessions and implement corrective actions
Budget & Supplier Engagement
* Manage departmental budgets, test equipment, tools, training
* Support strategic supplier relationships and participate in key component/PCB vendor reviews
Advocacy & Evangelism
* Promote the team’s achievements internally and help translate complex technology into compelling stories for Marketing and Sales assets
* Create white papers to communicate new IP
Personal Attributes
·Strategic thinker, able to zoom from detail to big-picture.
·Calm under pressure; decisive when faced with ambiguity.
·Passion for audio & music technology
·Proactive continuous learner
·Inclusive leadership style that values of thought and experience.
Benefits
·Company pension scheme, details on request
·25 days holiday increasing 1 day every 5 years to a maximum of 28 days
·Limited Healthcare through Westfield Health
·Staff purchases and discounted prices
A Great Time to Join Monitor Audio
This is a valuable opportunity to be part of a well-established, forward-looking audio company. We're at a key point in developing the next of our products, and we're looking for people who are passionate about audio and take pride in thoughtful, well-engineered design. In this role, you’ll have the chance to make a direct and lasting impact—contributing to products that are genuinely valued by our customers. There's a unique satisfaction in seeing your work come to life in the hands (and homes) of people who care deeply about sound. If you’re driven by the craft of creating world-class audio equipment and want to be part of a team that shares that dedication, we’d like to hear from you.
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