We're Hiring: Audio Engineering Manager
đź“Ť Location: Southwater, West Sussex
đź•’ Type: Full-Time | Permanent
🏢 Brand: Bowers & Wilkins | Sound United now part of Harman International
Join Sound United, part of Harman International – Where Legendary Audio Brands Come to Life! At Sound United, we’re passionate about bringing joy to the world through sound. As one of the largest audio portfolio companies globally, we’re home to iconic brands like Bowers & Wilkins, Denon, Marantz, Polk Audio, Definitive Technology, Classé, and Boston Acoustics. Each brand carries its own legacy, and together, we’re shaping the future of home entertainment.
Are you a seasoned engineering leader with a passion for developing people and driving innovation? We’re seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a high-performing team working on advanced transducer & acoustic technologies. While deep technical expertise in transducers is ideal, we welcome candidates from adjacent fields such as automotive speaker systems, acoustics, structural mechanics or electrical engineering who bring strong leadership and team development experience.
What You’ll Do
* Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary engineering team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
* Oversee technical projects in transducer design and development, ensuring alignment with performance, quality, and delivery goals.
* Partner with cross-functional teams (R&D, Product, Manufacturing) to translate customer needs into engineering solutions.
* Drive talent development, succession planning, and capability building within the team.
* Contribute to strategic planning and resource allocation to support long-term growth.
What We’re Looking For
* Proven experience managing engineering teams, ideally in acoustics, audio systems, or automotive speaker technologies.
* Strong people development skills: coaching, performance management, and team building.
* Solid understanding of mechanical/electrical engineering principles; transducer knowledge is a plus but not essential.
* Working knowledge of finite element simulation tools, typically for structural mechanics or acoustic applications
* Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
* A collaborative mindset and a passion for nurturing talent and driving innovation.
Why Join Us?
* Be part of a forward-thinking company at the forefront of acoustic innovation.
* Be part of a passionate, innovative team shaping the future of audio.
* Work with globally recognized brands and talented professionals across Europe.
* Exceptional employee discounts on our legendary products
* Enjoy a collaborative culture that values your ideas and contributions.
* Enjoy a competitive salary and bonus scheme
* Receive a generous holiday allowance
* We offer private medical insurance, a cycle to work scheme, free onsite parking, and generous employee referral bonuses – we believe in true collaboration and feeling part of something special.
Ready to work in a supportive, inclusive environment that values leadership and growth?
Apply now and help us turn up the volume on engineering innovation in our passive loud speaker team.
We are committed to supporting work-life balance and, in line with the UK's Flexible Working Act, we welcome requests for flexible working arrangements. While this role is typically based on-site at either our Southwater or Worthing sites, we are open to discussing flexibility, depending on individual needs.