ABT is entering a major growth phase, delivering multiple new OEM programmes through a structured NPI process. We are seeking an experienced Technical Manager to lead and develop our multi-discipline engineering department.
Working within the Senior Management Team and reporting directly to the CEO, you will play a pivotal role in translating strategy into execution. You will manage and mentor a team of 10 engineers (covering firmware, design, test, and apprentices), ensuring alignment across functions and driving excellence in product development.
We are looking for a proactive and visionary leader with a strong background in engineering management and a track record of delivering complex projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will bring a structured approach, excellent technical and leadership skills, and the ability to foster collaboration across departments.
Your mission will be to establish a library of reusable firmware, test, and design modules to accelerate delivery, embed best practice within the NPI process, and champion continuous improvement. You will be a strategic thinker and effective communicator who can balance hands-on technical understanding with the leadership required to scale a high-performing engineering team.
Main Duties And Responsibilities
* Lead and develop a team of firmware engineers, design engineers, test engineers, and apprentices.
* Deliver NPI projects on time, in scope, and to Tier-1 quality standards.
* Establish and maintain reusable design, test, and firmware modules to streamline future programmes.
* Drive process maturity in DFMEA, PFMEA, control plans, and traceability through IFS.
* Partner with NPI Project Managers to align resources, budgets, and milestones.
* Ensure technical governance across disciplines (firmware, hardware, design, test).
* Represent engineering on the Senior Management Team, influencing company strategy.
* Embed structured planning, problem solving, and root-cause analysis across the department.
* Maintain compliance with relevant standards (IEC 62619, UN38.3, UL, ISO 9001/13485).
* Champion ABT's 4Ts: Transparency, Traceability, Test = Trust.
Knowledge, Skills And Behaviours
* Proven leadership of multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
* Track record of delivering complex products through structured NPI processes.
* Strong planning, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
* Experience with tools such as Altium and LabVIEW, or proven ability to manage teams using them.
* Clear communication skills with ability to work closely with senior executives.
* Knowledge of regulated industries (industrial, medical, aerospace, robotics, e-mobility) desirable.
* Degree (or equivalent) in engineering, electronics, or related discipline.
What We Offer
* Senior leadership position with strategic influence.
* Opportunity to shape ABT's engineering capability and deliver high-impact OEM projects.
* Competitive package including bonus, pension, and career development opportunities.
* Work on programmes where reliability, compliance, and performance are critical.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
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