Engineering Manager – Vision Systems / Defence
Wokingham, Berkshire
Competitive Salary + Benefits
Full Time Permanent
The Opportunity We’re looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to lead engineering capability and drive technical delivery across a cutting-edge product portfolio within a highly innovative engineering environment.
This is a strategic and hands-on leadership role, combining team management, resource planning, and technical leadership across a multi-site operation. You’ll play a key role in delivering complex engineering solutions across bids, projects, production, and R&D within a defence-focused product line.
The Role You’ll take ownership of engineering capability at the Wokingham site while also acting as the technical lead within the Integration Portfolio Team (IPT) for a specialist product line.
Working closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams, you’ll ensure engineering resources are effectively deployed, projects are delivered on time, and high technical standards are maintained across the full product lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities Engineering Leadership
Lead and develop engineering teams across multiple sites
Drive capability development, training, and succession planning
Ensure high standards of engineering practice and technical output
Promote knowledge sharing and continuous improvementResource & Strategic Planning
Manage short- and long-term engineering resource planning
Allocate resources across multiple projects and product portfolios
Support bids and project planning with accurate estimates and forecastsTechnical & Project Delivery
Provide technical leadership across projects, production, and R&D
Ensure delivery of programmes on time, to quality and customer requirements
Support design reviews and ensure adherence to engineering processes
Oversee configuration control and product lifecycle managementStakeholder & Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with IPT Leads, Project Managers, and Product Managers
Engage with customers and stakeholders to resolve technical challenges
Support risk management, performance monitoring, and delivery assurance What We’re Looking For Experience
Strong background in engineering leadership within a manufacturing or defence environment
Proven experience managing engineering teams and delivering complex projects
Experience across full product lifecycle management
Strong track record in resource planning, estimating, and deliveryTechnical Knowledge
Solid understanding of electrical and software engineering disciplines
Experience with systems engineering and product lifecycle management
Knowledge of optical sensors / image processing (highly desirable)
Familiarity with ERP/PDM systems and configuration controlSkills
Strong leadership and people development capability
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Ability to manage risk, resolve issues, and drive performance
Highly organised with strong planning and analytical skillsTo find out more please contact Max Sinclair (url removed)