Engineering Mgr - Electronics or Software in Bathgate

Be You – Our people create our best Plexus. Ingrained in our culture of inclusion is the philosophy that each individual offers diverse perspectives, backgrounds and experiences that create great outcomes when we are united as a team. We embrace the differences of all our colleagues, celebrate diversity and welcome applications from underrepresented groups and candidates, regardless of their background. We are proud to be registered as the Disability Confident committed employer, and we recruit purely on the basis of skills and experience.

Who we are and what we do? We help our customers deliver products to the world which have a profound impact on people’s lives. From ultrasound units and 3D printing to network security applications and in‑flight Wi‑Fi, we help create products that build a better world. We’re a global team of experts who partner with our customers to bring their products to life through inspired innovation and world‑class customer service.

Role: We’re looking for an Engineering Manager to lead our Hardware Electronics or Software Engineering team at our Livingston/Bathgate Design Centre. In this role, you will be the driving force behind our core technology, managing projects and guiding a team of skilled engineers to deliver exceptional results for our customers. You will be a key player in shaping our team’s culture and success. We need a leader who can not only manage projects on time and on budget but also empower their team to reach their full potential.

Responsibilities:

• Project & Cost Management: Oversee all aspects of company and customer projects, from managing resources and budgets to leading the team in finding innovative solutions. Optimize workflow and focus on high‑impact activities.
• Technical Leadership & Quality: Ensure technical success of programs, understand customer needs, and maintain the right people and processes to meet them. Identify risks and implement solutions to keep projects on track while upholding and improving quality standards.
• Talent Development: Hire and mentor a diverse, highly skilled engineering team. Coach employees, focus on development, succession planning, and help each teammate achieve career goals. Embody and champion core values and hold the team to the same high standards.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field is required; a Master’s degree in Engineering or Business Administration is a plus.
• Seven or more years of related engineering experience is required.
• Two or more years of project management experience is preferred.
• Prior experience in a service‑based industry is also a plus.

Benefits:

• Bespoke development plan
• Online learning and formal development programs
• Full‑time, permanent employment contract
• Enhanced pension contributions
• 33 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays)
• Paid family leave
• Private medical insurance
• Group income protection insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Volunteer time off
• Flexible Hybrid Working Available (role dependent)
• Life assurance
• Occupational health
• Vision care discounts
• Discount schemes
• Company sick pay scheme
• Onsite gym / discounted gym

Application Process: We don’t look for culture fit, but culture add. We value all the brings to the table, and we want to hear from YOU. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions, and we will look at candidates holistically, balancing work, education and additional experiences.