Engineering Manager - Electronics R&D (Rayleigh)

Job Specification and Main Responsibilities

We are looking for an Engineering Manager who can inject first-class leadership, planning discipline, and people-management expertise into a growing, multi-disciplinary R&D team comprising hardware electronics, embedded firmware, and software test engineers.

Our integrated R&D team supports both the Roksan and Monitor Audio brands, with electronics engineering primarily focused on Roksan’s stereo Hi-Fi systems and the development of electronics-based platforms within the Monitor Audio product range. For detailed information on our technologies and product lines, visit roksan.com and monitoraudio.com .

You’ll work alongside two peer managers — one leading firmware development and the other overseeing software testing — who are responsible for day-to-day technical execution. Your role will focus on technical coordination, team development, project ownership (acting as the single point of truth for stakeholders), and strategic resource planning. You should bring a strong background in electronics systems along with the leadership skills needed to build, motivate, and scale a high-performing team capable of delivering world-class audio products.

Education & Work Experience

· First-class degree or Master’s in Electronics Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Engineering or related STEM discipline

· At least 5 years in a senior or principal electronics role with proven team management experience (hiring, mentoring, performance management).

· Demonstrable track record of delivering complex, cross-disciplinary products from concept to production

· Experience steering cross-functional project teams and presenting to senior stakeholders (TD/Exec).

Essential Technical & Leadership Skills

The successful candidate should understand these at depth and guide others in their application:

Core Technical

· System-level architecture & hardware/software partitioning

· PCB design, tool-chain and design standards (Altium preferred)

· Digital and mixed-signal electronics design

· Power supply design (linear & SMPS)

· Design for EMC & safety compliance (CE/FCC)

Project & Process

· Full lifecycle management

· Project planning, including risk, schedule, and critical path support

· Resource forecasting & workload balancing

· Design & stage-gate review facilitation

People & Communication

· Inspirational leadership and team coaching

· Clear verbal and written communication

· Stakeholder management (Product, Operations, Marketing)

· Conflict resolution and negotiation

Desirable / “Nice to Have”

· Postgraduate qualification in a relevant field

· Experience building automated HIL or audio test systems

· Expertise in design-for-manufacture, cost-down activities, and vendor management

· Intellectual property (IP) generation experience

Main Responsibilities

Leadership & Culture

• Foster a high-performance, collaborative environment
• Mentor engineers and support professional development
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, and training
• Champion our Transparent Design Philosophy

Project & Resource Management

• Maintain project schedules and provide regular updates to the Technical Director and Project Management
• Balance workloads across electronics, firmware, and test teams; highlight resourcing issues early

Technical Oversight

• Oversee electronics architecture, schematic/PCB reviews, and design verification
• Own and manage PCB design
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and environmental standards

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Act as the primary liaison between Software and Test Managers
• Align sprint goals, test coverage, and release readiness
• Support broader R&D efforts in planning and risk management

Process & Continuous Improvement

• Define and refine best-practice processes (requirements capture, design reviews, DFMEA, change control)
• Drive root-cause analysis of field issues; lead lessons-learned sessions and implement corrective actions

Budget & Supplier Engagement

• Manage departmental budgets, test equipment, tools, training
• Support strategic supplier relationships and participate in key component/PCB vendor reviews

Advocacy & Evangelism

• Promote the team’s achievements internally and help translate complex technology into compelling stories for Marketing and Sales assets
• Create white papers to communicate new IP

Personal Attributes

· Strategic thinker, able to zoom from detail to big-picture.

· Calm under pressure; decisive when faced with ambiguity.

· Passion for audio & music technology

· Proactive continuous learner

· Inclusive leadership style that values diversity of thought and experience.

Benefits

· Company pension scheme, details on request

· 25 days holiday increasing 1 day every 5 years to a maximum of 28 days

· Limited Healthcare through Westfield Health

· Staff purchases and discounted prices

A Great Time to Join Monitor Audio

This is a valuable opportunity to be part of a well-established, forward-looking audio company. We\’re at a key point in developing the next generation of our products, and we\’re looking for people who are passionate about audio and take pride in thoughtful, well-engineered design. In this role, you’ll have the chance to make a direct and lasting impact—contributing to products that are genuinely valued by our customers. There\’s a unique satisfaction in seeing your work come to life in the hands (and homes) of people who care deeply about sound. If you’re driven by the craft of creating world-class audio equipment and want to be part of a team that shares that dedication, we’d like to hear from you.