Engineering Manager

Delta Mobrey Ltd; Frimley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead and grow its Engineering department. You will oversee engineering deliverables for non-standard orders and ensure that product redesigns meet all customer and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Electronic Engineering and significant experience in mixed mechanical and electrical engineering projects. This permanent position offers a salary between £60K and £85K.

Qualifications

• 15–20 years’ relevant industry experience.
• Strong leadership skills and pragmatic approach.
• Experience in mechanical and electrical engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage engineering deliverables for non-standard and personalised orders.
• Recruit, develop, and mentor the UK engineering team.
• Ensure compliance with product qualification and certification standards.

Skills

Leadership skills

Proficiency with CAD tools

Understanding of ISO 9001

Knowledge of metrology concepts

Education

Degree in Electronic Engineering

Master’s degree in engineering

Tools

CAD tools

ERP / MRP systems

Job description

Job Title

Engineering Manager UK

Location and Contract

• Base : Camberley, UK
• Contract : Permanent
• Reporting to : Director of Engineering
• Reason : Replacement
• Salary : £60K - £85K

Role Summary

Lead and grow Delta‑Mobrey’s UK Engineering department, owning engineering deliverables for non‑standard orders and ensuring customised product redesigns meet customer, regulatory and business requirements. You will balance resource planning, team development and performance measurement to deliver high‑quality engineered solutions across small to medium batch productions.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all engineering deliverables for non‑standard and personalised orders (approx. 25% of business), from small customisations to full redesigns.
• Define priorities, allocate resources and ensure team capacity matches workload.
• Recruit, develop and mentor the UK engineering team; create a skills development plan.
• Drive engineering processes, configuration control and documentation to meet qualification and certification requirements.
• Implement and improve performance metrics focused on on‑time delivery, quality and customer satisfaction.
• Liaise with operations, quality, supply chain and customers to resolve technical issues and support product introductions.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards for product qualification, certification and functional safety where applicable.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in Electronic Engineering.
• Proven track record delivering engineering projects that mix mechanical and electrical / electronic technologies (analogue and preferably digital).
• Experience working on small to medium batch production for Industrial, Aerospace, Medical or Defence sectors.
• Demonstrable experience with product qualification and certification.
• British citizenship.

Desirable (Should Have)

• Management experience leading engineering teams.
• Master’s degree in engineering.
• Proficiency with CAD tools and engineering data management.
• Familiarity with ERP / MRP systems and configuration control.
• Knowledge of metrology concepts.
• Understanding of ISO 9001 or equivalent quality management standards.

Additional Advantageous Skills (Could Have)

• Experience with industrial instrumentation and sensors.
• Knowledge of SIL requirements and functional safety practices.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will typically have 15–20 years’ relevant industry experience, strong leadership skills, and a pragmatic, customer‑focused approach to engineering design, certification and delivery.

Training Provided

• Product training.
• Delta‑Mobrey processes and procedures.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV with a concise cover email outlining how your experience matches the essential criteria and your leadership approach. Successful applicants will be contacted for interview