Job Description
Engineering Team Leader
We are seeking an experienced engineer with strong project management capabilities to join an established team based in High Wycombe. This is a hands-on, interactive leadership role focused on developing a small engineering team while supporting product design, manufacturing, and continuous improvement across a wide range of air-movement products and future innovations.
Role Overview
This position is ideal for someone with solid project engineering experience, either in electronics or mechanical engineering, who has previously led a team within a manufacturing environment.
* Hours: 37.5 per week
* Schedule: Monday-Friday, 09:00-17:00
* Requirements: Proven engineering experience, project management expertise, and demonstrable leadership skills
Reports
* Apprentice Project Engineer
* Technical Lead
* Engineering Project Manager
Key ResponsibilitiesLeadership & Team Management
* Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team across R&D, design, and production engineering
* Foster a culture of technical excellence, innovation, structure, and accountability
* Oversee engineering projects with strategic direction and effective resource allocation
* Ensure timelines, budgets, and quality standards are consistently achieved
* Monitor performance and support professional development
* Manage recruitment, training, and succession planning
Product Design & Development
* Oversee the full product lifecycle-from concept and prototyping to testing, certification, and production handover
* Ensure compliance with ventilation, energy efficiency, and safety standards
* Work closely with product management to turn customer requirements into practical engineering solutions
Technical & Regulatory Oversight
* Ensure designs meet relevant industry regulations, standards, and environmental requirements
* Oversee product testing, validation, and certification
* Manage relationships with suppliers, service providers, testing labs, and certification bodies
Key Competencies & RequirementsEssential
* Degree in Electronics, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent)
* 6+ years' engineering experience, including 2+ years in a leadership role
* Knowledge of relevant manufacturing standards and regulations
* CAD experience (SolidWorks preferred)
* Strong project management background
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Desirable
* Background in ventilation, HVAC, air handling, or similar electromechanical systems
* Experience with CFD analysis, noise reduction, or thermal performance modelling
Personal Attributes
* Strong technical problem-solver with a practical, hands-on approach
* Effective project manager
* Collaborative, people-focused leader
* Good commercial awareness
* Motivated to grow and develop professionally
Benefits
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Additional day off for birthday
* 10% bonus
* Company pension scheme
* Private healthcare
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