Engineering Manager - Power & Test Equipment

RTX (Raytheon); Glenrothes; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX in Scotland seeks an Engineering Manager for Power & Test Equipment to lead a multi-disciplinary engineering function from concept through deployment and in-service support. You will collaborate with Programme Management, Operations and Quality to deliver engineering excellence and strong stakeholder engagement.

You will report to the engineering leadership team, guide resource planning, budgets and career development, and champion a culture of safety, quality and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading engineering teams in development and delivery of complex power, test or mission-critical engineered products.
• Demonstrable success in building high-performing teams and creating a positive engineering culture.
• Experience operating as a leader within a matrix organisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and inspire a team of engineers and technical specialists across Power and Test Equipment product lines.
• Create an engaging, values-driven culture that promotes teamwork, ownership, inclusion, customer focus and engineering excellence.
• Provide clear leadership and direction, ensuring teams remain focused on safety, quality, delivery and business objectives.
• Act as the primary escalation point for technical, resource and programme challenges, driving timely and effective resolution.
• Represent Engineering at Senior Leadership Team reviews, providing concise reporting on programme health, risks, opportunities, resource demand and strategic priorities.
• Lead recruitment, retention, performance management and career development activities across the engineering team.
• Mentor and coach engineers, technical leads and emerging leaders, creating clear development pathways and supporting professional growth.
• Drive continuous improvement of engineering processes, tools and ways of working, improving efficiency, quality and predictability of delivery.
• Support the transition of products into manufacturing and ensure effective engineering support throughout the product lifecycle.
• Work collaboratively with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality and Service teams to optimise product performance, manufacturability and customer satisfaction.
• Contribute to engineering strategy, technology roadmaps and long-term organisational capability planning.
• Manage engineering budgets, resource allocation and investment priorities to maximise business value.

Skills

Proven experience leading engineering

High-performing teams

Matrix leadership

Job description

RTX in Scotland seeks an Engineering Manager for Power & Test Equipment to lead a multi-disciplinary engineering function from concept through deployment and in-service support. You will collaborate with Programme Management, Operations and Quality to deliver engineering excellence and strong stakeholder engagement.

You will report to the engineering leadership team, guide resource planning, budgets and career development, and champion a culture of safety, quality and continuous improvement.