Role: Engineering manager / engineering team leader in embedded or electronicsLocation: Newport (onsite role)Salary: £65,000 approxBenefits: We do also offer private medical insurance, gym membership and discretionary bonuses and potentially a car allowance, Bonus is a few £k depending on profit. car allowance can be up to £5k. ** This role is exclusive to people source so you MUST apply via this advert **Purpose of Job: The Engineering Manager will lead the Engineering Department.In this role you will be managing a team of initially 6 engineers within hardware and software, and you will ideally be able to contribute in the SW domain also.This position will report to the Group Products Director. Since the Engineering team is small the management aspect will not by itself be full-time, therefore this person will be a ‘player manager’ who also plays an active role in the day-to-day engineering tasks of the team. Knowledge, Experience and Relevant Qualifications for this Job:Self-motivated, independent, detail oriented, responsible team-player.Ability to effectively delegate without micro-managementComfortable working with personnel at all levels to explain product solutions: Customers, Managers, Executives, Sales, Service & Support TeamsStrong communication and collaboration skillsDemonstrating strong ownership to ensure projects are properly finished and documentedAbility to remain calm and make rational, evidence-based decisions under pressureAbility to lead, motivate and push projects through to completionDetailed knowledge of current product rangePrincipal Accountabilities:Leading the Engineering team including responsibility for managing the: Hardware; Electronics; Software; FirmwareWorking with the Engineering team, the head of Product Management and the Group Products Director to prioritize the team’s tasksProducing a weekly report for the Group Products DirectorDeveloping product features and new productsEnsuring that the team follows all the relevant quality processes as defined by the company quality manualEnsuring good communication between the team and the rest of the business, in particular Production and Product ManagementResponsibility for ensuring that all products meet relevant international standards for Safety, Electromagnetic Compatibility, hazardous materials and any other legal requirementsResponsibility for monitoring costs incurred each month and reporting these to the Group Products DirectorResponsibility for managing team members’ holiday, sickness and any HR issues (with assistance from the Group Products Director where required)Responsibility for conducting annual appraisals for the teamHow to apply? Please email a CV to daniellechapman@peoplesource.co.uk