Job Description
My client was founded in 1988 and is a world leader in delivering cutting-edge solutions in defence and communications. The key to their success is designing all products in-house, emphasising long-term reliability and quality control.
As the Engineering Manager, you are responsible for leading and developing a multi-disciplinary engineering team (Embedded Software, Hardware, Mechanical, Systems and RF). Additionally, the successful candidate will strengthen engineering processes and implement digital governance (including Jira), support and deliver approximately 6 active NPI or revenue-generating programmes a year (typically under 10), improve resource planning and execution to reduce team stretch, and ensure smooth cross-functional collaboration across Engineering, Sales, Operations and Leadership.
What we would like from the Engineering Manager:
- Bachelor's/Master s degree in engineering or equivalent in relevant subject (or equivalent work experience)
- A minimum of 5 years experience in an equivalent role
- Experience in defence or aviation, and/or knowledge of RF, embedded systems or electronics would be highly beneficial
- Experience of Project and Line Management in the defence or aviation industry
- Experience of reporting to Senior Management
- AMP, Prince2 or similar certification
- British Citizen or the ability to obtain the required security clearance
What we offer the Engineering Manager:
- Salary up to £85,000 doe
- 3% to 6% Annual Bonus
- Company Pension matched up to 5%
- Lifecover and Death in Service
- Private Healthcare
- Competitive annual leave
- Hybrid working (3 days in the office / 2 working from home)
- Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs
If this opportunity as an Engineering Manager is of interest to you, don t hesitate and get in touch asap!
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