Engineering Manager

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Northampton
11 months ago
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Job Description

Engineering Manager

Salary:Between £70,000 to £80,000 base salary plus Benefits

Location:Northamptonshire (3 days in office, 2 days from home)

Job Type:Full-Time

About the Company

Our client is a fast-growing, innovative manufacturer specializing in high-spec electronic components. Serving industries such as Aerospace & Defence, Medical, Industrial, and Quantum Computing, they have built a reputation for cutting-edge solutions and exceptional quality. With a strong focus on people and culture, they value collaboration, professional growth, and continuous innovation. The company has seen significant expansion in recent years, and to support this momentum, they are seeking an Engineering Manager to lead their engineering teams across multiple UK locations.

The Role

As Engineering Manager, you will oversee all aspects of engineering operations, driving design innovation, process improvements, and project delivery. Working closely with sales, production, and R&D teams, you will ensure the seamless development and manufacturing of advanced electronic components. This role requires a strategic mindset, hands-on leadership, and strong technical expertise.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Project Leadership:Manage and prioritize engineering projects, ensuring efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and innovation.
  2. Product Development:Collaborate with sales and R&D teams to create a forward-thinking product roadmap.
  3. Process Improvement:Define and refine assembly and testing procedures to optimize production.
  4. Cost Management:Oversee job costing, labor estimations, and equipment procurement.
  5. Technical Support:Work closely with customers, sales teams, and manufacturing to resolve technical challenges.
  6. Compliance & Documentation:Maintain engineering documentation in line with ISO and SC21 standards.
  7. Industry Engagement:Represent the company at trade shows, deliver technical presentations, and contribute to marketing materials.

About You

The ideal candidate is an experienced engineering leader with a strong technical background within either electronic components (e.g., RF/Microwave, Cable Assemblies) or within an electronic or mechanical manufacturing environment catering to the Aerospace/Defence or Automotive markets. You thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and are passionate about leading teams to deliver cutting-edge solutions.

Essential Skills & Experience:

  1. Proven experience in engineering management within a manufacturing environment.
  2. Strong CAD expertise (ideally SolidWorks).
  3. Excellent communication and leadership skills.
  4. Ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate across departments.
  5. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Desirable:

  1. Background in RF/Microwave, cryogenic components, or cable assemblies.
  2. Familiarity with value stream mapping and lean manufacturing principles.

Why Join?

  1. Be part of a rapidly expanding, innovative company at the forefront of high-spec electronic technology.
  2. Work in a collaborative, people-focused culture that values your expertise and career growth.
  3. Play a key role in shaping future product development and engineering processes.

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