We are looking for an experienced engineer with strong project management skills to join our established team in High Wycombe. This is an interactive, hands-on role leading and developing a small team to provide engineering design, manufacturing support, and continuous improvement to a wide range of air movement products and innovative designs for future requirements.
This role would suit someone with a strong project engineering skills with an electronics or mechanical background that has experience of leading a team in a similar role within the manufacturing industry.
Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday - 09:00 to 17:00.
It is essential that when applying for this role you can demonstrate previous engineering experience, project management, and leadership skills.
Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Management
* Lead and develop a multidisciplined team through R&D, design and production engineering
* Foster a culture of technical excellence, innovation, structure and accountability
* Leadengineeringprojectswithclearstrategicdirectionandeffectiveresourceplanning
* Ensuretimelines,budgets,andqualitystandardsareconsistentlymet
* Monitor team performance and support professional development
* Oversee recruitment, training, and succession planning for the engineering team
Product Design & Development
* Manage the full product lifecycle from concept and prototyping to testing, certification, and manufacturing handover
* Ensure products comply with ventilation, energy efficiency, and safety standards
* Collaborate with product management to translate customer requirements into practical engineering solutions
Technical & Regulatory Oversight
* Ensure designs comply with relevant industry regulations, building regulations and standards, and environmental and sustainability directives
* Oversee product testing, validation, and certification
* Manage relationships with external suppliers, service providers, testing labs, and certification bodies
* Degree in Electronics, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent)
* 6+ years’ engineering experience, including at least 2 years in a leadership role
* Understanding of relevant manufacturing standards and regulations
* Experience with CAD - SolidWorks
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Strong background in ventilation, HVAC, air handling, or related electromechanical systems
* Experience with CFD analysis, noise reduction techniques, or thermal performance modelling
Personal
* Strong technical problem solver with a practical, hands-on approach
* Effective project management application
* Collaborative and people-focused leader
* A desire to progress and develop personally
Summary of benefits
* Salary up to £50,000 pa
* 25 days annual leave plus (bank holidays)
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