Electronic Product Design Engineer in Kent

Join Hawk-Woods and design the next generation of professional power products for the film and broadcast industry. 📌 Quick Overview --- 📍 Location: Ashford, Kent 💼 Contract: Permanent 👥 Team: Management of 4 engineers and technicians 💷 Salary: £42,000–£50,000 + £2,500–£6,000 performance-related bonus 🏢 Reporting to: CTO 🏢 Company --- Humia Recruitment is recruiting for Hawk-Woods , a well-established British manufacturer of professional power solutions for the film, broadcast and media industries. For more than 30 years, Hawk-Woods has designed and manufactured batteries, chargers, adaptors, power supplies and accessories used by camera, sound and lighting professionals worldwide. The company operates in a fast-moving market where new cameras and professional equipment constantly create new requirements in terms of power, connectivity, attachment systems, ergonomics and usability. 🛠️ The Role --- Reporting to the CTO, you will manage a team of four engineers and technicians while remaining directly involved in product design. This is primarily a product design and industrialisation role , close to an R Solidworks would be ideal. A good understanding of electronics and electronic product architecture. Knowledge of manufacturing processes and Design for Manufacture. Experience managing technical projects and ideally engineers or technicians. A practical and product-focused mindset. Experience with batteries, chargers or portable power products would be a strong advantage, but is not essential. You do not need to be a battery chemistry specialist. An interest in the Broadcast and Cine market is important, as you will need to understand how professionals use Hawk-Woods products and how new equipment creates new product opportunities. 📄 Contract