Electrical Engineering Manager Stoke-on-Trent | £60,000 - £65,000 | Permanent Join KO2's client a global leader in advanced inspection technology and take charge of a team solving some of the most complex and technically fascinating engineering challenges in the industry. KO2 are looking for a highly capable Electrical Engineering Manager to lead our talented team of Electrical and PLC Engineers, working on large-scale, high-power X-ray systems. Based full-time in Stoke-on-Trent site, you'll have real responsibility and the opportunity to shape innovative product solutions used around the world. This isn't just another management role-it's an opportunity to work at the bleeding edge of industrial X-ray technology, overseeing the design of complex electrical systems and control panels. You'll manage a team of 7 engineers (5 UK-based, 2 in the US) across product lifecycles, from concept to continuous improvement. What You'll Do: Lead and manage the electrical and PLC engineering team (7 engineers total). Drive delivery across New Product Introduction, R&D, and ongoing product enhancement. Allocate and oversee work assigned by dedicated project managers. Review and sign-off complex electrical designs (EPlan-based). Provide technical leadership with strong support from Principal Engineers (UK & US-based). Hold regular 1-to-1s, mentor team members, and support career development. Represent the electrical function in cross-functional engineering reviews. Contribute to business strategy, market exploration, and continuous improvement. Occasional travel to the US (up to 4x per year). What You'll Bring: Background in electrical/electronic engineering (BEng minimum, MSc preferred). Strong experience in electrical design (EPlan essential), especially high-power and control circuits. Experience in control panel design and supporting PLC systems. Previous line management experience (min. 5 years) leading engineering teams. Ability to guide, mentor, and challenge early-career engineers. Solid understanding of CE, ANSI, UL, CSA directives and safety standards. Design-for-manufacture and production engineering experience is a plus. What KO2's client offer; A truly technically challenging and rewarding leadership role. Full ownership of the electrical engineering group. A strong technical team with Principal Engineers to support you. Flexible working for life admin needs, while being site-based. A company culture grounded in Integrity, Innovation, Accountability and Teamwork. Interested? If you're an experienced engineering leader with a solid electrical background-perhaps someone who's moved off the tools into team management-this role could be a perfect fit. Apply now to join a company where your leadership will directly influence cutting-edge engineering solutions with global impact.
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