Sales Order Engineering Manager

ZipRecruiter; Stamford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering business seeks a Sales Order Engineering Manager to lead their local team and manage the technical delivery of engineered-to-order products. Key responsibilities include overseeing engineering teams, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and driving continuous improvement within processes.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years' experience in leading technical teams or engineering functions.
• Professional Engineering status.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate application, electrical, and mechanical engineering teams.
• Ensure timely and accurate build data, drawings, schematics, and BOMs.
• Drive continuous improvement in systems, processes, and product performance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Detail-focused

Collaboration

Education

Degree in engineering (BSc / BEng or equivalent)

Tools

Low/medium voltage systems

Design for manufacture (DFM)

Job description

Job Description

Our client, a market-leading engineering business, is seeking an experienced Sales Order Engineering Manager to join their team. The business is built on strong customer service, technical expertise, and quality-focused manufacturing operations, supported by modern design systems and ISO-certified processes.

Purpose

Lead the local Sales Order Engineering team to support the timely and accurate delivery of engineered-to-order products. Oversee all aspects of technical delivery, from pre-sales application support through production release, ensuring alignment with cost, quality, and performance targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate application, electrical, and mechanical engineering teams supporting sales and production functions.
• Ensure timely and accurate build data, drawings, schematics, and BOMs to meet production schedules.
• Manage engineering document control and change processes, including product improvements and compliance updates.
• Drive continuous improvement in systems, processes, and product performance.
• Oversee customer-specific engineering projects, support field quality investigations, and assist with technical audits and FATs.
• Ensure all products meet required safety and compliance standards (e.g., CE, UL, CSA).

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in engineering (BSc / BEng or equivalent).
• 5–10+ years' experience in leading technical teams or engineering functions.
• Professional Engineering status.

Technical & Personal Profile

• Skilled in low/medium voltage systems and design for manufacture (DFM).
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and problem-solving ability.
• Organized, detail-focused, and collaborative, with a commitment to continuous improvement.