Design Manager in RH11, Southgate, West Sussex

Energy Jobline CVL; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy recruitment platform is seeking a Design Manager for Audio Systems in the Crawley Area. You will lead a cross-functional engineering team to oversee the development of innovative audio systems. Key qualifications include proven experience in engineering management, strong leadership skills, and a mechanical/electrical engineering background. Competitive salary of £60,000 – £80,000 plus bonuses and benefits. Join a culture that values creativity and innovation.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Private healthcare

Generous holidays

Cycle-to-work scheme

Product discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing engineering teams in audio, acoustics, or related sectors.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
• Confident communicator who can simplify complex ideas.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a cross-functional engineering team.
• Oversee development of next-generation transducers and audio systems.
• Collaborate with R&D, Product, and Manufacturing.

Skills

Leadership skills

Mentoring skills

Communication skills

Education

Mechanical or electrical engineering background

Job description

Overview

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide. We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

Position

Role: Design Manager – Audio Systems

Location: Crawley Area (Hybrid)

Salary: £60,000 – £80,000 + Bonus + Private Healthcare

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead and inspire a cross-functional engineering team (mechanical, electrical, acoustic).
• Oversee development of next-generation transducers and audio systems.
• Collaborate with R&D, Product, and Manufacturing to turn ideas into reality.
• Drive team performance, growth, and technical excellence.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience managing engineering teams in audio, acoustics, or related sectors (e.g. automotive speakers).
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
• Mechanical or electrical engineering background (transducer knowledge a plus).
• Confident communicator who can simplify complex ideas.

Why It’s Worth a Look

• Work with world-class audio engineers and technology.
• Competitive package: £60k–£80k + annual bonus + private healthcare.
• Generous holidays, cycle-to-work scheme, product discounts & more.
• Join a culture that values creativity, collaboration, and innovation.

If you’re ready to lead brilliant engineers and shape the future of sound – I’d love to tell you more. Drop me a message or click Apply to start the conversation

If you are interested in applying for this job please press the Apply Button and follow the application process. Energy Jobline wishes you the very best of luck in your next career move.