This is a rare opportunity to join an innovative Electronics business in a leadership role. This role requires a technically astute leader with first-rate Project Management skills to drive innovation and efficiency for this specialist engineering team.
As Engineering Manager, you will lead the development of new products, manage improvements to existing product lines, and ensure engineering processes meet the company’s technical and commercial objectives. You will collaborate closely with the wider management team, taking an active role in strategic planning and ensuring engineering projects are delivered on time and within budget.
Core responsibilities include:
Managing a team of electronic, mechanical, and software engineers
Leading product development projects from concept through to release
Driving product improvements, compliance, and lifecycle support
Working with external partners, collaborators and suppliers on technical projects
Contributing hands-on engineering expertise in your specialist field
Leading planning and budgeting for the engineering function
Supporting continuous improvement in processes and methodologies
Playing an active role in the company’s management and strategic planningAbout you:
Proven track record in engineering or R&D leadership, ideally within a small or mid-sized business
Degree-qualified in a relevant technical discipline, with recent hands-on engineering experience
Strong background in managing projects, people, and resources in an R&D environment
Excellent organisational and project management skills
Collaborative leadership style with the ability to coach and mentor staff
Experience of planning, budgeting, and stakeholder engagement
Knowledge of sensing technologies, agronomy, or environmental science would be an advantage This is an outstanding opportunity for someone who wants to lead meaningful R&D work in a forward-thinking and values-driven organisation. Full job description available on request. Apply today for immediate consideration