Head Of Engineering

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

Benefits offered by this job

Condensed four-day week

5% pension

38h week (Mon-Thu)

Private medical after probation

Job summary

Wallace Hind Selection seeks an Engineering Manager to own and shape the engineering function, lead a team of six engineers, and influence the company’s technical direction. You’ll work closely with the Managing Director, balancing hands-on design with strategic leadership across electronics, design and manufacturing support.

You will drive projects from concept through to production, mentoring staff and delivering robust, quality-driven solutions for a diverse range of customers and

Qualifications

• Proven leadership of engineering teams.
• Strong background in electronics design or R&D.
• Experience interfacing with customers and senior management.
• Experience leading and mentoring engineers across disciplines.

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 guidance to manufacturing to ensure smooth design-to-production transitions (DFM).
• Ensure adherence to relevant quality standards (IPC610, AS9100, ISO13485).
• Lead from the front, solve problems while remaining hands-on.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

People management

Electronics design

R&D

Manufacturing

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:

• 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