Head Of Engineering

Wallace Hind Selection LTD; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four-day week

Pension 5%

Leave 20 days

Private medical

Job summary

Wallace Hind Selection is seeking an Engineering Manager / Head of Engineering for electronics design and manufacturing. Based in the North West, you will own the engineering function, lead a team of six engineers and influence the technical direction of the business.

You’ll work closely with the MD, manage R&D and production engineering, ensure IPC610/AS9100/ISO13485 compliance, and drive product development from concept through to manufacturing while engaging with diverse high‑tech customers.

Qualifications

• Electronics design or R&D background in electronics
• Experience leading and motivating a diverse engineering team
• Strong project management skills and ability to deliver to schedule
• Knowledge of IPC610, AS9100 and ISO13485 quality standards
• Experience with PCB layout and production engineering processes

Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering function, including R&D, electronic design, FPGA development and production engineering
• Engage with customers at all stages of product development
• Provide technical support to manufacturing to ensure smooth design-to-production transition (DFM)
• Ensure adherence to IPC610, AS9100 and ISO13485 quality standards
• Lead from the front, coach the team and solve problems while remaining hands-on

Skills

Electronics design

PCB layout

Production engineering

FPGA development

Project management

Stakeholder management

Tools

IPC610

AS9100

ISO13485

EMC knowledge

Job description

Engineering Manager

This Engineering Manager / Head of Engineering role isn't built around maintaining the status quo. It's an opportunity to take ownership of the engineering function, lead a talented team and influence the technical direction of the business. With responsibility for electronic design, PCB layout, production engineering and manufacturing support, you'll work closely with the Managing Director and play a central role in shaping both engineering capability and enhancing business performance. Based in the North West of England.

Basic Salary

£50,000- £55,000 dependant on your relevant experience.

Benefits

• Condensed four-day working week (Monday to Thursday) across 38 hours.
• 5% company pension.
• 20 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing by one day a year (to a maximum of 24).
• Private family medical after probation.

Location

Liverpool

Commutable Locations

Warrington, Chester, Widnes, Runcorn, Wigan, Ellesmere Port, St Helens, Bolton,Manchester, Preston.

Job description: Engineering Manager / Head of Engineering - Electronics Design / Manufacturing

We want you to bring additional technical and engineering expertise to the senior leadership team, broaden our collective knowledge and ease the technical demand on the Managing Director.

Working closely with our Managing Director, you will be gradually given the technical authority and autonomy to lead our engineering function across our business and continue to develop your career.

Managing a team of 6 engineers covering electronic design and production engineering, you'll effectively collaborate across the whole business. This role will require you to be hands‑on daily, leading from the front, teaching, coaching and mentoring the team, aiding them to find the right solution rather than doing it for them. We serve a diverse customer base including scientific research, medical robotics, marine, aerospace and defence. Projects span the full range from research / proof of concept, systems and product design through to full-service manufacturing.

Key responsibilities: Engineering Manager / Head of Engineering - Electronics Design / Manufacturing

• Lead the engineering function, including R&D, electronic design, FPGA development and production engineering.
• Get involved with customers at all stages of product development.
• Provide technical support and guidance to manufacturing and production to ensure the smooth transition from design to production (DFM).
• Ensure the engineering function adheres to our relevant quality standards (IPC610, AS9100 and ISO13485).
• Lead from the front, identify and solve problems whilst remaining hands‑on.

Your background: Engineering Manager / Head of Engineering - Design Electronics Manufacturing

As your career has grown, you'll already appreciate the strong leaders that have influenced your career and style today, now it's your turn. With a strong background from within electronics sector, you'll thrive in both the boardroom and on the shop floor. You will have the capability to distil complex concepts into meaningful commercial strategies, supported by the insight and judgement required to operate as a trusted advisor and negotiate effectively with knowledgeable customer stakeholders.

You’ll be able to demonstrate the following:

• An electronics design or R&D background or equivalent (ideally but not essential with an OEM, CEM or EMS).
• Strong stakeholder management across sales, quality and production.
• Experience leading and motivating a diverse engineering team, including electronics design, PCB layout and production engineering (NPI).
• Comfortable in customer‑facing situations and problem solving.
• Strong project management experience.
• Knowledge of EMC standards.
• Be eligible to obtain UK security clearance due to the nature of our diverse customer base.

The company: Engineering Manager / Head of Engineering - Electronics Design / Manufacturing

As an established business (of nearly 30 years), we have consistently developed through performance, organic growth, and acquisition of new clients. We have become the 'go-to' partner for a diverse range of industries.

With enviable manufacturing and production capabilities in the UK, we are able to meet the design, production and prototyping needs of an ever-growing technically demanding customer base.

Prospects

There is a genuine opportunity to develop this role as we continue our growth journey. Directorship could be on the table for the right candidate.

It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets, and worked with the following products and/or services: engineering manager, technical manager, design, product development, PCB, electronics, production engineering, electronic design, simulation, FPGA, EMC, IPC610, AS9100, ISO13485, project engineer, project management, EMS, SMT, surface mount

Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives.