Head Of Engineering

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

Benefits offered by this job

Condensed four-day working week (Mon-…

5% company pension

20 days' annual leave + bank holidays,

Private family medical after probation

Job summary

Wallace Hind Selection is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead our electronics design and manufacturing team in the North West. The role combines strategic leadership with hands‑on engineering, guiding six engineers across electronic design, FPGA development and production engineering while partnering with the MD to shape technical direction.

You'll drive capability development, ensure quality standards such as IPC610, AS9100 and ISO13485 are met, mentor staff, and maintain strong customer

Qualifications

• Experience leading electronics design and manufacturing teams.
• Strong knowledge of IPC610, AS9100 and ISO13485 quality standards.
• Hands-on leader who mentors engineers and drives delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering function across 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).
• Lead from the front and mentor a 6-person engineering team.

Skills

Leadership

Strategy

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Hands-on electronics

Tools

IPC610

AS9100

ISO13485

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