We are hiring an Engineering Manager for the UK team within ECS to lead our engineering function across New Product Introduction, revenue-generating projects, and process improvement. This role focuses on people leadership, resource planning, and process development, ensuring the team delivers high-quality RF-based products into defence and aviation markets. The UK Engineering Manager will work alongside a US counterpart, with clear leadership structure in place (Engineering Directors sit above both roles). Location: Wappenham (3 days office / 2 WFH) Role Purpose Lead and develop a multi-disciplinary engineering team (Embedded Software, Hardware, Mechanical, Systems, RF). Strengthen engineering processes and implement improved digital governance (including Jira). Support and deliver approximately 6 active NPI or revenue generating programmes a year (typically under 10). Improve resource planning and execution to reduce team stretch. Ensure smooth cross-functional collaboration across Engineering, Sales, Operations and Leadership. This is primarily a management and process-focused role, with limited hands-on technical delivery expected. Key Responsibilities Partner with the Director of Engineering to deliver key strategic initiatives. Line manage and develop ~8 engineers across multiple disciplines. Own resource planning for NPI and revenue-generating projects. Lead engineering governance, stage-gate processes and KPI reporting. Implement and strengthen structured workflows (transitioning from paper-based processes to digital systems such as Jira). Act as Engineering representative in Sales Order Acknowledgement meetings. Ensure delivery commitments are met across the full product lifecycle. Support ISO 9001 compliance and process improvement initiatives. Contribute to technical reviews where appropriate (without being the primary designer). What Success Looks Like (612 Months) Clear resource planning framework in place. Improved visibility of project status and KPIs. Successful adoption of structured project governance tools. Reduced team overload and improved delivery predictability. Strong collaboration between Engineering, Sales and Operations. Stable, engaged and well-led engineering team. What Were Looking For Experience in a similar Engineering Manager or Team Lead role, with proven line management responsibility. Strong background delivering technical projects or products within a multi-disciplinary environment. Experience working within structured processes (e.g. ISO 9001) and driving process improvement. Excellent people leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to manage priorities, resources and delivery under pressure. Strong analytical and organisational capability. Engineering degree (or equivalent experience). Experience in defence or aviation, and/or knowledge of RF, embedded systems or electronics would be highly beneficial. Experience reporting to senior leadership and familiarity with Agile methodologies are advantageous. Must be a British Citizen or eligible for security clearance.