Senior Engineering Manager – Hardware, Firmware & Mechanics

KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions LTD; Halifax; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Bonus scheme

Private healthcare

Job summary

KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions LTD is partnering with a well‑established electronics manufacturer in Halifax to appoint an experienced Engineering Manager. This hands‑on leadership role oversees hardware, firmware, mechanical and test engineering through the full product development lifecycle, from concept to volume manufacture.

Reporting to the Engineering Director, you will own resource planning, budgets and roadmaps, build a high‑performing team, and collaborate with manufacturing and

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading technical engineering teams in electronics/high‑volume manufacturing.
• Track record of managing multiple development projects across hardware, firmware and mechanical.
• Strong design-for-manufacture knowledge in high‑volume electronics.
• Experience budgeting, resource planning and project timelines.
• Experience with external design, ODM/JDM or manufacturing partners.
• Confident communicator with stakeholders at all levels.
• Degree in electronic, electrical or mechanical engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a multi‑disciplinary team of hardware, firmware, mechanical and test engineers, including recruitment, coaching and performance management
• Own resource planning and project timelines across multiple concurrent development programmes
• Develop and maintain technology and product roadmaps in line with business strategy
• Work closely with manufacturing and operations to ensure smooth transition from engineering into volume production
• Manage regulatory compliance activity for new and existing products, including relationships with external test houses
• Own the engineering budget, aligning team size, tooling and spend with the product roadmap
• Review, introduce and improve engineering processes, tools and cross‑team interfaces
• Report progress, risks and issues to senior stakeholders, and support wider business planning
• Manage relationships with external design partners, ODM/JDM partners and suppliers as required

Skills

Team leadership

Electronics engineering

Project management

Budget management

Stakeholder communication

Change management

Education

Engineering degree (electrical/electronic/mechanical)

Tools

MS Project

Job description

KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions LTD is partnering with a well‑established electronics manufacturer in Halifax to appoint an experienced Engineering Manager. This hands‑on leadership role oversees hardware, firmware, mechanical and test engineering through the full product development lifecycle, from concept to volume manufacture.

Reporting to the Engineering Director, you will own resource planning, budgets and roadmaps, build a high‑performing team, and collaborate with manufacturing and