Electronic Engineering Manager

Interfacio Ltd; Essex; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based hi-fi manufacturer is seeking an Electronics Engineering Manager to lead the architecture and delivery of advanced consumer audio solutions. This role involves acting as the lead electronics architect and providing technical leadership to the team, ensuring projects are delivered on time and to the highest standards. Candidates should have a degree in Electronics Engineering and solid experience in audio electronics design. This is a key leadership position within a progressive audio manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Professional experience in audio electronics design or hands-on personal experience.
• Experience with analogue audio electronics, principles & architectures.
• Experience with Audio ADC & DAC design.
• Solid experience of linear power supply design.

Responsibilities

• Act as the lead electronics architect across hi-fi systems and platforms.
• Plan, own, and deliver electronics work packages to schedule.
• Communicate confidently with senior stakeholders and directors.

Skills

Ability to test, validate, and critically review electronic designs

Awareness of how hardware decisions impact software architecture

Education

Degree in Electronics Engineering or relevant field

Tools

Altium or similar CAD tools

Job description

Our client, a world-renowned UK-based designer and manufacturer of premium high-fidelity products, is seeking an Electronics Engineering Manager to lead the architecture and delivery of cutting-edge consumer and lifestyle audio solutions. Combining technical authority with team leadership and project accountability, this role would see you influencing the next generation of homegrown Hi-Fi audio systems.

The successful candidate will act as the key electronics architect, setting technical direction while ensuring projects are delivered on time, to cost, and to the highest performance standards. You will bring deep experience in audio electronics and a genuine interest in hi-fi products and systems. You won’t need to be a hardcore audio enthusiast, but you will be required to work closely with the in-house acoustics team and have a practical understanding of how design decisions impact the listening experience of the user.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the lead electronics architect across hi-fi systems and platforms
• Provide technical leadership and direction to the electronics team
• Plan, own, and deliver electronics work packages to schedule
• Create and maintain virtual bills of materials in line with project briefs
• Collaborate closely with acoustics, software, UI/UX, and product teams
• Communicate confidently with senior stakeholders and directors across the process

Required Experience:

• Degree in Electronics Engineering or relevant field
• Professional experience in audio electronics design or hands on personal experience.
• System Architecture – experience designing sub-systems and bringing them together as larger systems
• Experience with analogue audio electronics, principle & architectures
• Experience with Audio ADC & DAC design
• Experience with digital circuitry, MCUs, clocks, and high-speed data lines
• Solid experience of linear power supply design
• Understanding and experience with EMC certification, safety standards, and relevant industry standards

Required Skills:

• Ability to test, validate, and critically review electronic designs
• Awareness of how hardware decisions impact software architecture

Desired Skills:

• Familiarity with psychoacoustics or evaluation of measured data
• Design experience of high power Switch Mode Power Suppliers
• Interest in process improvement and development efficiency
• Strong leadership and communication skills across all levels of colleagues
• PCB layout and review experience using Altium or similar CAD tools

This is a key leadership role offering the opportunity to shape the future of high-performance hi-fi products within a heritage yet forward thinking UK audio manufacturer. If this aligns with your experience and interests, don’t hesitate to get in touch!