Engineering Tools Capability Manager

Atlas Copco; Burgess Hill; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Edwards, a brand within the Atlas Copco Group, is seeking an Engineering Tools, Capability Manager to develop and deploy software-enabled engineering capabilities that enhance R&D performance. You will bridge engineering, IT and vendors, delivering scalable toolchains and governance across the global R&D lifecycle.

You will lead the toolbox strategy, standardisation and implementation of digital solutions, driving efficiency and measurable improvements in cost, quality and speed, while

Qualifications

• Strong experience in engineering/R&D environments, ideally with exposure to software or digital toolchains.
• Proven track record of improving engineering performance (speed, quality, cost).
• Experience implementing or managing engineering software tools, platforms, or ecosystems.
• Ability to translate business and operational needs into practical digital solutions.
• Strong ability to impact & influence: roadmap, prioritisation, benefits realisation, stakeholder management.
• Strong knowledge of engineering development lifecycle and artefacts (requirements, CAD metadata, test data, quality records, change control, etc.).
• Confidence operating with governance, risk, and data considerations (security, IP, privacy, validation).
• Strong stakeholder management skills across Engineering, IT, Procurement and other business teams.
• Demonstrated success facilitating cross-functional workshops and driving ideas to implementation through clear leadership, and willing to take control of a situation and bring people with them even though they may not functionally report to them.
• High level of integrity and accountability with a results-driven mindset, able to set the standard, and hold people accountable to deliver.
• A willing, helpful attitude, a calm professional manner, and the ability to assess and set priorities and deal with multiple issues on a regular basis, displaying clear, rational, and analytical approach to problem solving and planning, able to adapt to changing requirements and priorities.
• Remains calm under pressure, demonstrates resilience, and can find creative and pragmatic solutions to business problems
• Willingness to travel to multiple Edwards’ locations nationally and internationally on an ad hoc basis

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver the engineering tools and digital capability roadmap, translating business needs into solutions that improve R&D performance, productivity, quality, and cost.
• Own and optimise the engineering software ecosystem, ensuring tools, systems, and integrations are standardised, scalable, and aligned to business requirements.
• Lead the selection, implementation, and adoption of engineering tools and digital solutions in partnership with Engineering, IT, vendors, and other stakeholders.
• Establish governance, standards, and best practices to ensure effective lifecycle management, security, compliance, and consistent global ways of working.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement by leveraging emerging technologies, automation, AI, and digital engineering capabilities to enhance engineering effectiveness and accelerate product development.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Toolchain management

Stakeholder management

Governance & compliance

Digital capability

R&D processes

AI & automation

Engineering software tools

Tools

Engineering software tools

Job description

As the Engineering Tools, Capability Manager your mission is to develop, deploy and continuously improve the software enable engineering capabilities that enhances our R&D performance. In this role you will focus ensuring that the engineering teams are equipped with the right tools, systems, processes and integrations to deliver products faster, to the required quality and with target costs.
Acting as the bridge between engineering, IT, and external vendors, the role translates business and operational needs into practical, scalable software solutions and toolchains, driving efficiency, standardisation, and measurable performance improvement across the R&D lifecycle.You will report to Advanced Engineering Manager

Your responsibilities include:

• Define and deliver the engineering tools and digital capability roadmap, translating business needs into solutions that improve R&D performance, productivity, quality, and cost.
• Own and optimise the engineering software ecosystem, ensuring tools, systems, and integrations are standardised, scalable, and aligned to business requirements.
• Lead the selection, implementation, and adoption of engineering tools and digital solutions in partnership with Engineering, IT, vendors, and other stakeholders.
• Establish governance, standards, and best practices to ensure effective lifecycle management, security, compliance, and consistent global ways of working.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement by leveraging emerging technologies, automation, AI, and digital engineering capabilities to enhance engineering effectiveness and accelerate product development.

To succeed, you will need

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We value diverse experiences and perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the role.

• Strong experience in engineering/R&D environments, ideally with exposure to software or digital toolchains
• Proven track record of improving engineering performance (speed, quality, cost)
• Experience implementing or managing engineering software tools, platforms, or ecosystems
• Ability to translate business and operational needs into practical digital solutions
• Strong ability to impact & influence: roadmap, prioritisation, benefits realisation, stakeholder management.
• Strong knowledge of engineering development lifecycle and artefacts (requirements, CAD metadata, test data, quality records, change control, etc.).
• Confidence operating with governance, risk, and data considerations (security, IP, privacy, validation).
• Strong stakeholder management skills across Engineering, IT, Procurement and other business teams.
• Demonstrated success facilitating cross-functional workshops and driving ideas to implementation through clear leadership, and willing to take control of a situation and bring people with them even though they may not functionally report to them.
• High level of integrity and accountability with a results-driven mindset, able to set the standard, and hold people accountable to deliver
• A willing, helpful attitude, a calm professional manner, and the ability to assess and set priorities and deal with multiple issues on a regular basis, displaying clear, rational, and analytical approach to problem solving and planning, able to adapt to changing requirements and priorities.
• Remains calm under pressure, demonstrates resilience, and can find creative and pragmatic solutions to business problems
• Willingness to travel to multiple Edwards’ locations nationally and internationally on an ad hoc basis

In return, we offer

• Culture of trust and accountability
• Lifelong learning and career growth
• Innovation powered by people
• Comprehensive compensation and benefits
• Health and well-being

Job location

This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, allowing you to split your time between working remotely and being on-site at one of our global entities.

Behind every innovative solution, there are people working together to transform the future. With careers sparked by initiative and lifelong learning, we are uniting curious minds, and you could be one of them.

Information at a Glance

Edwards is a leader in the vacuum and abatement markets. The brand’s products are essential for industries such as semiconductor, power generation, chemical and food processing. Edwards believes in working with customers to set new standards and creating environments where innovation thrives. This trailblazer prides itself on making a difference in areas that are intrinsic to people’s everyday lives – from the medical care they receive to the coffee they drink. Wherever there is vacuum, Edwards can also be found, leading the way. Edwards is a brand within Atlas Copco Group.

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