Engineering Manager - New Product Development

JR United Kingdom; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the engineering sector is seeking an Engineering Manager to oversee new product development across multiple sites in the UK and Europe. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in leading diverse teams and managing complex engineering projects. With a focus on innovation and strategic collaboration, this role offers an opportunity to significantly influence product lifecycle management while ensuring regulatory compliance. Full benefits include a generous holiday allowance and the possibility for remote work one day a week.

Benefits

33 days holiday (25 days + 8 Bank Holidays)

Pension scheme

Company options scheme

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in R&D / New Product Development engineering leadership roles.
• Experience managing cross-functional, multi-regional engineering teams.
• Background in electro-mechanical products preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multi-site R&D & NPI project engineering teams.
• Drive New Product Development and engineering change management.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and maintain technical files.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Innovation

Project Management

Technical Authority

Communication

Education

Degree in Engineering or related science discipline

Tools

Project Management Tools

Job description

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Engineering Manager - New Product Development, watford, hertfordshire

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Client:

Orion Electrotech

Location:

watford, hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

Job Title: Engineering Manager - New Product Development

New Product Development Manager

Multi-Site Responsibility (UK & Europe)

Location: UK-based with line responsibility across 2 European Sites

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for technology and innovation? We’re looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to lead and develop a diverse, multi-disciplinary design engineering team both in the UK and across two other European sites.

The Opportunity:

This is a pivotal leadership role for an Engineering Manager who thrives on collaboration, accountability, and driving change. You'll manage a team with varied skill sets and oversee the full engineering lifecycle—from New Product Development (NPD) and R&D through to product enhancement, compliance, and Engineering Change Management.

As such, we are looking for an experienced individual with first class people skills who can bring to the role ideas and new thinking to innovate, develop, standardise and drive standards and procedures for the design and engineering team.

What You'll Do:

• Lead and manage multi-site R&D & NPI project engineering teams to deliver on strategic product development initiatives.
• Oversee and drive New Product Development, engineering change, product lifecycle planning, and design enhancements.
• Act as the technical authority across product lines and locations.
• Foster innovation and best practices in product design and manufacturing support.
• Ensure regulatory compliance (CE, UL, CSA), and maintain technical files.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and product management to align development goals with business strategy.
• Promote strong engineering governance, data management, and system maintenance.

What We're Looking For:

• A design and development background, leading multi-disciplined design teams in a product development environment.
• Strong people management experience—able to lead, coach, and inspire engineers across multiple disciplines and both in-house and remotely.
• Proven experience in delivering complex electro-mechanical engineering projects and managing engineering budgets.
• A technical bias in electronic engineering or software engineering would be highly advantageous, although any electromechanical product background would be considered.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence at all levels.
• Strategic thinker who is hands-on and detail-oriented when needed.
• Experience with project management tools.
• Willingness to travel and flexibility to support international teams.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Engineering, or a related science discipline.
• 5 years of experience in R&D / New Product Development engineering leadership roles in an electro-mechanical product environment.
• Demonstrable experience managing cross-functional, multi-regional engineering teams.

The role will be site based, 4 days a week (1 day working from home option)

Full benefits package including 33 days holiday (25 days + 8 Bank Holidays), pension, company options scheme

Please contact Alison Kemp for further details or apply via the link

• Likely to suit individuals with a background as (but not limited to ) Engineering Manager, R&D Manager, Design and Engineering Manager, NPD Manager, New Product Development Engineering Manager or similar