Lead Electronics Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Manchester is seeking an experienced Electronics Lead for a critical contract role. This position requires hands-on design expertise and leadership in guiding multidisciplinary teams through product development, compliance, and integration processes. The successful candidate will contribute to strategic decisions while ensuring adherence to regulatory standards, making this a vital position for the company's success.

Qualifications

• Strong background in electronics design for complex embedded systems.
• Proven experience leading or mentoring engineering teams.
• Familiarity with EMC and regulatory compliance processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate a multidisciplinary team.
• Act as technical authority on board-level design, testing, and validation.
• Oversee EMC, safety, and regulatory compliance processes.
• Contribute to technical strategy and optimisation of hardware workflows.

Skills

Electronics design

Leadership

Communication

Job description

Job Description

Electronics Lead – Manchester – £500–£600/day (Outside IR35)
6–12 Month Contract | Immediate Start

We’re working with an innovative technology company in Manchester who are looking for an experienced Electronics Lead to support them during a key phase of product development. This is a delivery-focused role that blends hands-on electronics design with team coordination across hardware, software, test, and mechanical disciplines. You'll play a vital part in guiding projects through development, compliance, and integration.

Key responsibilities:

1. Lead and coordinate a multidisciplinary team
2. Act as technical authority on board-level design, testing, and validation
3. Oversee EMC, safety, and regulatory compliance processes
4. Contribute to technical strategy and help optimise hardware workflows

Required experience:

1. Strong background in electronics design for complex embedded systems
2. Proven experience leading or mentoring engineering teams
3. Familiarity with EMC and regulatory compliance processes
4. Confident communicator who can contribute at both technical and planning levels

If you're a hands-on electronics engineer with leadership experience and are looking for your next contract, apply with your CV and we’ll be in touch.