Job Title: Electronics Design Manager
Location: Chesterfield Area | Flexible Hybrid (Work from Home Available)
About the Role
An excellent opportunity has arisen to join one of the UK's leading engineering companies, delivering cutting-edge solutions to some of the world's most advanced manufacturers.
We are seeking an Electronics Design Manager to play a pivotal role within the engineering department. Reporting to the Operations Director, you will lead a small team of electrical and electronic design engineers, overseeing project delivery, process compliance, and seamless collaboration across departments.
This role combines hands-on technical design work with leadership responsibilities, guiding the development of bespoke electronic systems from concept to manufacture. Using a mix of off-the-shelf components and custom interfaces, you'll ensure innovative, robust, and manufacturable designs are delivered on time and to specification.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and manage a small team of electrical/electronics engineers
Design schematics, PCB layouts, and assembly documentation
Carry out fault finding, testing, and validation of electronic systems
Collaborate with manufacturing teams to ensure cost-effective, practical designs
Drive projects to completion within agreed timescales and budgets
Key Requirements
Proven experience leading a small engineering design team
Strong expertise in analogue and digital PCB design (Altium preferred)
Skilled in schematic creation and electronic system testing
Experience designing with manufacturing in mind
Excellent organisational and communication skills
Proactive, hands-on, and solution-focused approach
Track record of delivering projects on time and within budgetHow to Apply
If you're looking for a leadership role where you can stay close to the technology while guiding a talented team, this could be the role for you.
Apply today with your CV or contact Laurence Powell or Andrew Knight at KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions for a confidential conversation