Electronics Engineering Manager

Novanta Inc.; Cheadle; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Novanta Inc. in Stockport, United Kingdom, is recruiting an Electronics Engineering Manager to lead the Electronics Hardware Development team and drive both technical excellence and people development.

You will work with software, firmware and project management, shaping engineering capability, processes and future product innovation while delivering world-class laser and photonics hardware.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading engineering teams.
• Strong electronics hardware development background.
• Experience with EMC, LVD, RoHS compliance.
• Full product lifecycle experience.

Responsibilities

• Line management of the Electronics Hardware Development team.
• Coaching, mentoring and developing engineers.
• Providing technical guidance and oversight.
• Ensuring development activities meet technical and quality standards.

Skills

Electronics hardware development

Technical leadership

People development

EMC/LVD/RoHS compliance

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Electronics Engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

technology to advanced laser systems, our engineering teams create solutions that make a difference every day.We are looking for an Electronics Engineering Manager to lead our Electronics Hardware Development team and drive both technical excellence and people development.The Opportunity:This role combines engineering leadership, team development and strategic delivery.You will lead a talented electronics engineering team responsible for developing the hardware that powers our next generation of advanced laser products while partnering closely with software, firmware, project management and wider business stakeholders.You will have genuine influence, helping shape engineering capability, development processes and future product innovation.What you will be doing:Leadership & People DevelopmentLine management of the Electronics Hardware Development teamCoaching, mentoring and developing engineersCreating an inclusive, high-performing cultureSupporting career development and succession, business where engineering remains central to success.This is an opportunity to influence both technology and people while leading the development of advanced products sold worldwide.You will help shape the future of the Electronics Hardware function and play a significant role in the continued growth of Novanta's engineering capability.Why Novanta?Highly innovative technical environmentSignificant leadership impactAdvanced laser and photonics technologiesGlobal business exposureStrong culture of development and continuous improvementGenuine opportunity to influence the future direction of engineering.We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, for example with applications, interviews, or assessments, please inform the Talent Acquisition Partner. We will work with you to understand your needs and make appropriate arrangements so you can perform at your best.Novanta is proud to be an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, military and veteran status, disability, genetics, or any other category protected by federal law or Novanta policy.Please call [phone] if you need a disability accommodation for any part of the employment process.SummaryLocation: Stockport, United KingdomType: Full timeplanningPromoting collaboration across multidisciplinary teamsTechnical LeadershipSupporting and partnering with senior technical expertsProviding technical guidance and oversightEnsuring development activities meet technical and quality standardsImproving engineering processes, tools and methodologiesSupporting product innovation and roadmap deliveryProject & Resource ManagementResource allocation and capacity planningBudget managementProject delivery and milestone trackingRisk identification and mitigationStakeholder engagement across the organisationWhat you will bring:Electronics Engineering degree or equivalentProven experience leading engineering teamsStrong electronics hardware development backgroundFull product lifecycle experienceTechnical project leadership capabilityKnowledge of EMC, LVD, RoHS and product compliance requirementsStrong planning, communication and organisational skillsA coaching leadership style focused on team growthWhy this role is different:You will join aBuild a career powered by innovations that matter! At Novanta, our innovations power technology products that are transforming healthcare and advanced manufacturing-improving productivity, enhancing people's lives and redefining what's possible. We create for our global customers engineered components and sub-systems that deliver extreme precision and performance for a range of mission-critical applications-from minimally invasive surgery to robotics to 3D metal printing.Novanta is one global team with over 26 offices located in The Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific. Looking for a great place to work? You have found it with a culture that embraces teamwork, collaboration and empowerment. Come explore Novanta.Electronics Engineering ManagerStockport, Greater ManchesterLead a Team Delivering World-Class Electronics InnovationAt Novanta, we develop precision technologies that are transforming healthcare, advanced manufacturing and industrial automation worldwide. From robotics and medical