We are hiring an Engineering Manager for the UK team within ECS to lead our engineering function across New Product Introduction, revenue-generating projects, and process improvement.
This role focuses on people leadership, resource planning, and process development, ensuring the team delivers high-quality RF-based products into defence and aviation markets.
The UK Engineering Manager will work alongside a US counterpart, with clear leadership structure in place (Engineering Directors sit above both roles).
Location: Wappenham (3 days office / 2 WFH)
Role Purpose
* Lead and develop a multi-disciplinary engineering team (Embedded Software, Hardware, Mechanical, Systems, RF).
* Strengthen engineering processes and implement improved digital governance (including Jira).
* Support and deliver approximately 6 active NPI or revenue generating programmes a year (typically under 10).
* Improve resource planning and execution to reduce team stretch.
* Ensure smooth cross-functional collaboration across Engineering, Sales, Operations and Leadership.
This is primarily a management and process-focused role, with limited hands-on technical delivery expected.
Key Responsibilities
* Partner with the Director of Engineering to deliver key strategic initiatives.
* Line manage and develop ~8 engineers across multiple disciplines.
* Own resource planning for NPI and revenue-generating projects.
* Lead engineering governance, stage-gate processes and KPI reporting.
* Implement and strengthen structured workflows (transitioning from paper-based processes to digital systems such as Jira).
* Act as Engineering representative in Sales Order Acknowledgement meetings.
* Ensure delivery commitments are met across the full product lifecycle.
* Support ISO 9001 compliance and process improvement initiatives.
* Contribute to technical reviews where appropriate (without being the primary designer).
What Success Looks Like (6–12 Months)
* Clear resource planning framework in place.
* Improved visibility of project status and KPIs.
* Successful adoption of structured project governance tools.
* Reduced team overload and improved delivery predictability.
* Strong collaboration between Engineering, Sales and Operations.
* Stable, engaged and well-led engineering team.
What We’re Looking For
* Experience in a similar Engineering Manager or Team Lead role, with proven line management responsibility.
* Strong background delivering technical projects or products within a multi-disciplinary environment.
* Experience working within structured processes (e.g. ISO 9001) and driving process improvement.
* Excellent people leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Ability to manage priorities, resources and delivery under pressure.
* Strong analytical and organisational capability.
* Engineering degree (or equivalent experience).
* Experience in defence or aviation, and/or knowledge of RF, embedded systems or electronics would be highly beneficial.
* Experience reporting to senior leadership and familiarity with Agile methodologies are advantageous.
* Must be a British Citizen or eligible for security clearance