Job Title: Electronics Team Leader/Manager
Location: Chesterfield Area + Flexible Hybrid Work from Home
About the Role:
This is an exciting opportunity to join on of the UK's premier engineering companies, supplying state-of-the-art solutions to some of the world's leading high-tech manufacturers.
They are looking for an Electronics Team Leader / Manager to take a key leadership role in their engineering department. Reporting directly to the Operations Director, you will manage a small team of electrical and electronics design engineers, ensuring project delivery, adherence to processes, and effective cross-department collaboration.
You'll be directly involved in the design and development of bespoke electronic solutions-from initial concept through to manufacture-using a mix of commercial off-the-shelf components and custom-designed interfaces. This hands-on leadership position requires both technical expertise and team leadership/management capabilities.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and manage a small team of electrical/electronic engineers
Create schematics, PCB layouts, and general assembly documentation
Conduct fault finding and system testing
Collaborate with manufacturing to ensure cost-effective, manufacturable designs
Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to a high standardKey Requirements:
Proven experience leading a small design engineering team
Strong knowledge of analogue and digital PCB design (Altium preferred)
Proficiency in schematic creation and electronic system testing
Experience designing for manufacturing
Excellent communication and organisational skills
A proactive, hands-on approach with strong problem-solving abilities
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
History of successful project delivery under time and cost constraintsDesirable Experience:
Experience with microcontrollers
Previous work within Aerospace, Defence, Automotive, Oil & Gas, or similar industriesInterested?
Apply now with your CV or contact Laurence Powell or Andrew Knight at KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions for a confidential discussion