Audio Engineering Manager in Southwater

Energy Jobline ZR; Southwater; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A global audio technology company in Southwater is seeking an Audio Engineering Manager to lead a high-performing team focused on transducer and acoustic technologies. Ideal candidates will have a proven track record in managing technical teams, strong communication skills, and a passion for innovation. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from £70,000 to £75,000, along with comprehensive benefits in a collaborative working environment.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Private medical insurance

Cycle-to-work scheme

Free on-site parking

Employee referral programme

Staff discounts on audio products

Qualifications

• Proven track record managing technical or engineering teams.
• Strong people management and leadership skills.
• Sound understanding of mechanical or electrical engineering fundamentals.
• Familiarity with finite element analysis tools.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary engineering team.
• Oversee design and development of technologies.
• Partner with teams to translate user requirements into solutions.
• Drive capability building and performance management.
• Contribute to strategic planning and technology roadmap.

Skills

Managing technical teams

Coaching and developing talent

Understanding mechanical engineering fundamentals

Understanding electrical engineering fundamentals

Communication skills

Familiarity with FEA tools

Passion for innovation

Job description

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Job Description

Role: Audio Engineering Manager

Location: Southwater, West Sussex-UK

Duration: Fulltime/Permanent job

Work Model: Onsite

Salary: £70,000-£75,000 GBP Per Annum depending on the experience level

About the Role

An established global audio technology company is seeking an Audio Engineering Manager to lead and develop a high-performing team specialising in transducer and acoustic technologies. This position requires an experienced engineering leader who is passionate about innovation, people development, and delivering exceptional product performance. While expertise in transducer design is highly valued, applications are also encouraged from candidates with backgrounds in automotive audio, acoustics, structural mechanics, or electrical engineering who can demonstrate strong technical leadership and team development skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary engineering team, fostering collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee the design and development of transducer and acoustic technologies, ensuring performance, quality, and delivery objectives are achieved.
• Partner with R&D, Product, and Manufacturing teams to translate user requirements into robust engineering solutions.
• Drive capability building, performance management, and succession planning within the team.
• Contribute to strategic planning, resourcing, and the long-term technology roadmap.

Required Experience and Skills

• Proven track record managing technical or engineering teams within acoustics, audio systems, or related fields such as automotive sound or electronics.
• Strong people management and leadership skills, with experience in coaching and developing technical talent.
• Sound understanding of mechanical or electrical engineering fundamentals.
• Familiarity with finite element analysis (FEA) tools used for structural mechanics or acoustic simulation.
• Excellent communication skills, able to explain complex technical information clearly to varied audiences.
• Passionate about innovation and developing world‑class engineering capability.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-related bonus scheme.
• Generous holiday allowance and private medical insurance.
• Cycle-to-work scheme, free on-site parking, and employee referral programme.
• Staff discounts on premium audio products.
• Collaborative working environment with a strong culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

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