Engineering Manager: Lead Precision Locator & CAT Systems

Flash Technology, LLC; West of England; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday

Insurance plans

Life assurance

Pension plan

Education assistance

Job summary

SPX Technologies is seeking an Engineering Manager for its Radiodetection division. You will lead a high-performing engineering organisation across Precision Locator and CAT product lines, shaping roadmaps with Product and Project Management to deliver high-quality, timely outcomes.

You will balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, build strong teams, and foster a culture of ownership, innovation and continuous improvement. Occasional travel may be required as part of this global role.

Qualifications

• Experience leading engineering teams in innovation and product development.
• Strong systems engineering capability within electronic-based product environments.
• Experience leading Verification and Validation activities.
• Proven ability to deliver complex engineering programmes through teams.
• Expertise in building successful teams, coaching others to high performance.
• Extensive experience in managing IP/Patent portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end engineering delivery across the Precision Locator and CAT product lines, ensuring high-quality outcomes.
• Take ownership for full product lifecycle delivery, from technology development through to industrialisation.
• Deliver consistent performance against timelines, quality standards, and business objectives.
• Act as a clear point of accountability, enabling transparent reporting and effective decision-making.
• Build and lead a high-performing engineering organisation with strong accountability and collaboration.
• Foster an inclusive and engaged team environment that supports high performance.
• Partner with Product Management, Project Management, and cross-functional teams to deliver aligned business outcomes.
• Lead adoption of best-practice engineering processes and tools to improve quality and delivery efficiency.
• Drive innovation through adoption of new technologies and ways of working, including digital and AI-enabled approaches where appropriate.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Systems engineering

Verification & Validation

IP management

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Education

Electronics or Mechatronics degree

Job description

SPX Technologies is seeking an Engineering Manager for its Radiodetection division. You will lead a high-performing engineering organisation across Precision Locator and CAT product lines, shaping roadmaps with Product and Project Management to deliver high-quality, timely outcomes.

You will balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, build strong teams, and foster a culture of ownership, innovation and continuous improvement. Occasional travel may be required as part of this global role.