Development Engineering Manager

Development Engineering Manager

Full-Time 60000 - 80000 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Layka Recruitment

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead innovative engineering teams and drive product development from concept to release.
  • Company: Dynamic company focused on cutting-edge technology and innovation.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth opportunities, and a collaborative work environment.
  • Other info: Join a forward-thinking team with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.
  • Why this job: Shape the future of engineering and make a real impact in exciting industries.
  • Qualifications: Experience in leading engineering teams and strong product development skills.

The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 Β£ per year.

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Development Manager to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams and drive the development of innovative products from concept through to release. This is a strategic leadership role responsible for shaping engineering processes, improving product performance, and aligning technical development with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop cross-functional engineering teams across software, hardware and systems engineering.
  • Manage the full product development lifecycle, ensuring successful delivery of new and existing products.
  • Identify opportunities to improve and expand the product portfolio through innovation and emerging technologies.
  • Drive continuous improvement in engineering processes, quality, documentation and delivery.
  • Provide technical leadership, systems integration oversight and engineering governance.
  • Collaborate with senior leadership and commercial teams to align engineering strategy with customer and market needs.
  • Support engineering resource planning, recruitment and team development.

About You

  • Proven experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams within a manufacturing or technology environment.
  • Strong background in product development and engineering programme delivery.
  • Excellent understanding of systems engineering, product lifecycle management and continuous improvement.
  • Commercially aware with strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
  • Degree qualified in an engineering discipline (or equivalent), with Chartered Engineer status or progress towards it desirable.
  • Experience in sectors such as aerospace, automotive, defence, robotics, industrial machinery or other high-integrity engineering environments would be advantageous.
Layka Recruitment

Contact Details:

Layka Recruitment Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Development Engineering Manager

Leadership Skills
Cross-Functional Team Management
Product Development Lifecycle Management
Systems Engineering
Product Lifecycle Management
Continuous Improvement
Technical Leadership