Engineering Team Leader
We are seeking an experienced engineer with strong project management capabilities to join an established team based in High Wycombe. This is a hands‑on, interactive leadership role focused on developing a small engineering team while supporting product design, manufacturing, and continuous improvement across a wide range of air‑movement products and future innovations.
Role Overview
This position is ideal for someone with solid project engineering experience, either in electronics or mechanical engineering, who has previously led a team within a manufacturing environment.
Hours: 37.5 per week
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 09:00-17:00
Requirements: Proven engineering experience, project management expertise, and demonstrable leadership skills
Reports
Apprentice Project Engineer
Technical Lead
Engineering Project Manager
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Management
Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team across R&D, design, and production engineering
Foster a culture of technical excellence, innovation, structure, and accountability
Oversee engineering projects with strategic direction and effective resource allocation
Ensure timelines, budgets, and quality standards are consistently achieved
Monitor performance and support professional development
Manage recruitment, training, and succession planning
Product Design & Development
Oversee the full product lifecycle-from concept and prototyping to testing, certification, and production handover
Ensure compliance with ventilation, energy efficiency, and safety standards
Work closely with product management to turn customer requirements into practical engineering solutions
Technical & Regulatory Oversight
Ensure designs meet relevant industry regulations, standards, and environmental requirements
Oversee product testing, validation, and certification
Manage relationships with suppliers, service providers, testing labs, and certification bodies
Key Competencies & Requirements
Essential
Degree in Electronics, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent)
6+ years' engineering experience, including 2+ years in a leadership role
Knowledge of relevant manufacturing standards and regulations
CAD experience (SolidWorks preferred)
Strong project management background
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Desirable
Background in ventilation, HVAC, air handling, or similar electromechanical systems
Experience with CFD analysis, noise reduction, or thermal performance modelling
Personal Attributes
Strong technical problem‑solver with a practical, hands‑on approach
Effective project manager
Collaborative, people‑focused leader
Good commercial awareness
Motivated to grow and develop professionally
Benefits
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Additional day off for birthday
10% bonus
Company pension scheme
Private healthcare
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