Job Title : Engineering Manager (Electronic Systems & NPD) Location : Eastbourne (On-Site Working) Salary : £85,000 - £95,000 ( Bonus & Benefits) Please Note : Only candidates with permanent, unrestricted UK working rights will be considered, as visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.
Overview : This is an excellent opportunity for an Experienced Engineering Manager who can provide strategic and technical leadership for a multidisciplinary engineering function, delivering high-quality systems and solutions across multiple business areas.
The role is responsible for leading engineering teams, managing budgets and resources, and ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the required standards. A successful Candidate will drive engineering strategy, operational excellence and continuous improvement, promoting standardisation, innovation and the reuse of solutions.
Working collaboratively with key stakeholders across the business, they will support the development of scalable engineering capabilities, improve delivery performance and enable sustainable business growth. Responsibilities : Provide strategic and technical leadership for the development of electronic products and systems, from concept through to production and ongoing support. Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams across hardware, software, systems, project management, testing and sustaining engineering.
Define and deliver the engineering strategy, aligning new product development with business objectives, customer needs and product roadmaps. Oversee multiple development programmes, managing budgets, resources, schedules, risks and quality to meet delivery and time-to-market targets. Ensure robust systems engineering, design for manufacture, verification and validation, and compliance with relevant standards.
Drive platform development, design standardisation and solution reuse to improve quality, reduce costs and accelerate product development. Collaborate with product management, manufacturing and supply chain to ensure effective transition from development into production. Promote engineering excellence, innovation and lifecycle management to maximise product performance and commercial success.
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Skills & Experience : Degree in Electrical, Electronics or a related engineering discipline. At least 10 years' engineering experience in a leadership or management role, covering new product development, operations and product support. Significant experience developing or supporting customer-facing, electronics-based products within a manufacturing environment, with an understanding of Design for Excellence (DfX) principles. Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities, delivering against agreed timescales, specifications, quality and cost targets. Strong commercial and business awareness, with the ability to balance technical requirements, customer needs and commercial priorities to achieve business objectives.
Engineering Manager in Old Town employer: ZENOVO LTD
Join a leading engineering firm in Yorkshire that values innovation and technical excellence, offering a collaborative work culture where your contributions are recognised and rewarded. With a focus on employee development through hands-on training and mentoring, this role provides an excellent opportunity to grow your skills in RF technology while working on high-performance electronic products. Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid working model, competitive salary, and the chance to be part of a team dedicated to continuous improvement and cutting-edge design.
