Electronics Design Manager

KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Staveley; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in the Chesterfield area is seeking an Electronics Design Manager. This role involves leading a team of engineers, designing electronic systems, and ensuring project delivery. Ideal candidates should have significant experience in analogue and digital PCB design, along with strong leadership and communication skills. The position offers hybrid working options.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading a small engineering design team.
• Strong expertise in analogue and digital PCB design.
• Skilled in schematic creation and electronic system testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a small team of engineers.
• Design schematics and PCB layouts.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams.

Skills

Analogue PCB design

Digital PCB design

Project management

Schematic creation

Problem-solving

Team leadership

Tools

Altium

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Electronics Design Manager
Location: Chesterfield Area | Flexible Hybrid (Work from Home Available)

An excellent opportunity has arisen to join one of the UK's leading engineering companies, delivering cutting-edge solutions to some of the world's most advanced manufacturers. We are seeking an Electronics Design Manager to play a pivotal role within the engineering department. Reporting to the Operations Director, you will lead a small team of electrical and electronic design engineers, overseeing project delivery, process compliance, and seamless collaboration across departments. This role combines hands-on technical design work with leadership responsibilities, guiding the development of bespoke electronic systems from concept to manufacture. Using a mix of off-the-shelf components and custom interfaces, you\'ll ensure innovative, robust, and manufacturable designs are delivered on time and to specification.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a small team of electrical/electronics engineers
• Design schematics, PCB layouts, and assembly documentation
• Carry out fault finding, testing, and validation of electronic systems
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to ensure cost-effective, practical designs
• Drive projects to completion within agreed timescales and budgets

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading a small engineering design team
• Strong expertise in analogue and digital PCB design (Altium preferred)
• Skilled in schematic creation and electronic system testing
• Experience designing with manufacturing in mind
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Proactive, hands-on, and solution-focused approach
• Track record of delivering projects on time and within budget

How to Apply

If you\'re looking for a leadership role where you can stay close to the technology while guiding a talented team, this could be the role for you. Apply today with your CV or contact Laurence Powell or Andrew Knight at KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions for a confidential conversation.