Electronics Team Leader

KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Staveley; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in the Chesterfield area is seeking an Electronics Team Leader to guide a team of engineers in designing bespoke electronic systems. This role combines hands-on design work with leadership responsibilities and offers a competitive salary of up to £60,000. Ideal candidates will have experience in PCB design and a proven ability to manage projects effectively while fostering team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Previous experience leading or mentoring engineers in a design environment.
• Strong technical expertise in analogue and digital PCB design.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver projects on time and to specification.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support, and mentor a small team of electronics engineers.
• Take ownership of project tasks and ensure delivery against timescales and budgets.
• Contribute directly to design activities, including schematics and PCB layouts.

Skills

Leadership

Analogue and digital PCB design

Schematic creation

Testing and fault finding

Problem-solving

Tools

Altium

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Electronics Team Leader

Location: Chesterfield Area | Flexible Hybrid (Work from Home Available)

Salary: Up to £60,000

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join one of the UK's leading engineering companies, delivering innovative solutions to some of the world's most advanced manufacturers. We are seeking an Electronics Team Leader to take on a key role within the engineering department. Reporting to the Operations Director, you will guide and support a small group of electrical and electronic design engineers, ensuring high-quality project delivery, smooth cross-team collaboration, and consistent engineering standards.

This role blends hands-on electronic design work with leadership responsibilities. You\'ll work closely with your team on the design and development of bespoke electronic systems, from initial concept through to manufacture, combining off-the-shelf components with custom-built solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support, and mentor a small team of electronics engineers
• Take ownership of project tasks and ensure delivery against timescales and budgets
• Contribute directly to design activities, including schematics, PCB layouts, and documentation
• Perform testing, fault finding, and validation of electronic systems
• Work alongside manufacturing teams to ensure designs are practical, cost-effective, and production-ready
• Encourage best practices and continuous improvement within the team

Key Requirements

• Previous experience leading or mentoring engineers in a design environment
• Strong technical expertise in analogue and digital PCB design (Altium experience preferred)
• Skilled in schematic creation, testing, and fault finding of electronic systems
• Experience developing designs with manufacturing requirements in mind
• Organised, communicative, and proactive, with a problem-solving mindset
• Demonstrated ability to deliver projects on time and to specification

If you\'re looking for the next step in your career-balancing hands-on design with leading 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