Advanced Electronics Engineering Manager in Droitwich

If you’re looking for a progressive and rewarding career and you thrive in a fast-paced, fun and team-orientated environment, then look no further!

Overview of Vax: Our heritage-rich, expert-led business has always had the same goal: to prioritize innovation and to design easy-to-use products that seamlessly integrate into our customers' lives, offering reliable, quick solutions to cleaning homes, whatever the mess. Vax has forged its reputation as a brand that focuses on the needs of its customers. Our culture of innovation is at the heart of everything we do and we work hard to constantly think of new ways to improve our products, ensuring that we deliver premium quality products for our customers.

Global Floorcare, part of TTI, is home to two iconic floorcare brands: Vax and Hoover. Together, we combine decades of expertise with a passion for innovation, creating products that make cleaning faster, easier and more effective for millions of customers around the world. Our success is built on understanding the needs of consumers and continuously pushing the boundaries of what's possible in floorcare. Backed by the scale and strength of a global business, we are committed to developing high-quality, innovative solutions that deliver exceptional performance and help people care for their homes with confidence.

We work on a hybrid basis; this role will be working 4 days onsite and 1 day working from home.

As our Advanced EE Manager, you’ll lead the exploration, development and maturation of emerging electrical and electronic technologies that enable the next generation of consumer products. Working alongside Advanced Development, Industrial Design and Product Management, you’ll build technical capability, develop your team and transform innovative ideas into robust proof of concepts ready for NPD.

Key Duties include:

• Lead and develop the Advanced Electrical Engineering team, building technical capabilities and engineering excellence.
• Define future electrical architectures, sensing technologies and advanced control strategies.
• Drive rapid proof of concepting to de-risk technologies and demonstrate early technical feasibility.
• Lead the integration of electronics, firmware and mechatronic systems into future product concepts alongside Advanced Development, ID and Engineering.
• Work with suppliers and technology partners to evaluate and develop emerging technology ideas to cost, performance, schedule and quality.
• Guide technical decision making using engineering analysis, testing and evidence-based recommendations.
• Champion engineering best practice, innovation and continuous improvement across the Advanced Electrical Engineering Team.

What we’re looking for:

You’re a hands-on technical leader who enjoys solving complex engineering challenges whilst developing the team around you. You combine strong electrical engineering expertise with curiosity, pragmatism and a passion for bringing emerging technologies to life through rapid experimentation and collaborative innovation.

Skills, Experience & Competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree (BSc OR BEng) in Electronic, Mechatronic, Robotic Engineering or related discipline. (Master’s advantageous but not required).
• 8+ Years experience in electronics development for consumer or electromechanical products, including technical leadership.
• Experience in product development, innovation and concept development.
• High Interest and working understanding of Machine Learning & other advanced control strategies.
• Strong and evolving knowledge of Embedded Systems, Firmware, Sensors, Motor Control and Electronics.
• Confident working with suppliers to evaluate, develop and integrate new technologies.
• Critical thinking skills across a broad range of engineering and commercial disciplines, enabling and informing the right decisions.
• Experience creating prototypes, models and schematics to drive rapid learning and decision making in development process.
• Excellent communication, presentation and storytelling skills with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience collaborating with suppliers and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to work in a high pace and agile working environment.

What Makes You Successful:

• Technical Leadership: You provide clear technical direction and build capable teams.
• Innovation: You spot technology opportunities and transform them into practical engineering solutions to solve consumer problems.
• Systems / Big Picture Thinker: You understand how electronics forms part of wider system and proactively anticipate risks.
• Technical Confidence: You inform your decisions with data, testing and sound engineering judgement.
• Collaboration: You build strong relationships across the business and with external suppliers.
• Delivery: You create momentum, drive schedules, remove technical uncertainty and enable faster development of future ideas.

At Vax we are committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We believe in creating a supportive environment where everyone can thrive and grow. If you're looking to join a forward-thinking company that values collaboration, innovation, and impact — we’d love to hear from you.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will do what we can to support you. Please note: Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role.

Vax is made up of people who have a shared understanding of our mission and vision. Our values define who we are and what we stand for; Trust – We’re experts and everything we do is based on brilliant knowledge. Honesty – Our commitment to doing the right means we are always open and transparent. Resilience – For decades, we have embraced change and been agile in what we do. We aren’t easily discouraged. Innovation – We’re curious and explore opportunities, innovating to benefit our customers and business. Valued – We are better when each of us feels included and respected for who we are and what we contribute. Energy – We are positive thinkers, excited about what we do.