Salary up to £55k, negotiable depending on experience
Tritech International is seeking an experienced Engineering Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex electronics and embedded product development programmes from concept through to validated production release.
This is a hands-on leadership role within a multi-disciplinary engineering environment, coordinating hardware, firmware, software, mechanical, test and manufacturing functions to deliver robust, high-quality engineered products.
This is not an IT project management role — we are specifically looking for experience in engineered product development.
The Role
You will take full ownership of the development lifecycle:
Requirements capture and definition
Design, prototyping and verification
Regulatory testing and certification
Manufacturing transfer and production ramp-up
You will act as the central coordination point between Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations and Commercial teams, ensuring delivery to schedule, cost and quality targets.
Key Responsibilities
Project Delivery
Lead end to end the project management of Electronics/Embedded/Software product development projects.
Develop and manage detailed project plans, milestones, budgets and resources
Track progress and proactively manage risks and change control
Maintain configuration and scope discipline throughout the lifecycle
Cross-Functional Leadership
Coordinate hardware, firmware/software, mechanical, test and manufacturing engineering teams
Facilitate structured design reviews and milestone gates
Communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Manufacturing & Supply Chain Interface
Manage transition from development to production
Oversee BOM release, documentation and production readiness
Liaise with prototype manufacturers, production partners and test houses
Commercial & Risk Management
Manage development budgets and cost targets
Identify and mitigate technical, regulatory and supply chain risks
Support supplier selection and make/buy decisions
Quality & Compliance
Ensure products meet reliability, regulatory and performance standards
Support lifecycle management, change control and obsolescence planning
Promote adherence to structured development processes
About You
Essential
Proven experience managing electronics or embedded product development projects
Strong understanding of engineered product design, validation and production processes
Experience delivering through prototype, verification and production phases
Strong planning, stakeholder management and risk management capability
Desirable
Degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related discipline
Experience with regulated electronic products (EMC, safety, environmental compliance)
Knowledge of electronic manufacturing processes
PRINCE2, PMP, APMP or equivalent qualification
Personal Attributes
Structured, organised and delivery-focused
Comfortable managing technical uncertainty
Confident working with multi-discipline engineering teams
Quality-driven and commercially aware
Location & Eligibility (Please Read Before Applying)
This is an on-site role based in Ulverston (LA12 7LB).
Candidates must already reside within reasonable commuting distance or have plans in place to relocate to the area
Applicants must have the existing right to work in the UK.
We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role.
Applications that do not meet these criteria will not be considered.
If you are an experienced engineering project leader ready to take ownership of complex, multi-disciplinary development programmes, we would welcome your application.
The benefits:
Flexible working. 37.5 hours per week worked Mon-Fri with flexible start and finish times and potential for some hybrid-working (1-2 days per week) once settled into the role
Annual bonus based on Company performance.
Death in service life assurance 6x salary
Enhanced Company Sick Pay scheme and Income Protection insurance
A generous pension scheme starting at 5.5% employer contributions
25 days holiday increasing with length of service
Enhanced family leave entitlements
Employer-funded health cash plan
A modern, custom-built working environment with free parking
Free tea and coffee, showers, lockers, drying room.