Systems & Process Engineering Team Manager

Cranleigh Scientific; Guildford; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative organisation in the energy sector seeks a Systems & Process Engineering Team Manager. This role involves leading a multidisciplinary team to design and develop cutting-edge hydrogen energy systems. The ideal candidate will have a degree in engineering, strong systems engineering background, and experience in team management. This position also emphasizes sustainability, quality, and safety, offering a collaborative work environment and a competitive salary.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Collaborative and forward-thinking environment

Qualifications

• Strong background in systems engineering, ideally within R&D or industrial environments.
• Hands-on experience using the V model and full development lifecycle.
• Proven ability to manage teams, projects, and resources effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the Systems & Process Engineering Team.
• Oversee project resourcing, planning, and team capabilities.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership and team management

Strong problem-solving skills

Communication and presentation skills

Education

Degree in engineering or relevant scientific field

Tools

LabView

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Systems & Process Engineering Team Manager

Location : Surrey

Salary : Competitive

Benefits : Comprehensive benefits package available

Are you an experienced systems engineering leader ready to shape the next generation of clean energy solutions? We're supporting an innovative organisation in the hydrogen energy sector to recruit a Systems & Process Engineering Team Manager. This is a high-impact role leading a multidisciplinary team responsible for the design, development, and verification of complex systems, with a focus on innovation, quality, and safety.

This role combines technical leadership with people management, and is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced R&D environments and is passionate about sustainability and clean technologies.

About the Role

As Systems & Process Engineering Team Manager, you’ll lead a skilled team of engineers in delivering cutting‑edge hydrogen and ammonia-to-hydrogen energy systems, including fuel cells, combustion chambers, and gas processing units. You'll take ownership of the team’s processes, ensure high-quality technical outputs, and contribute hands‑on expertise throughout the product development lifecycle.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading, mentoring, and developing the Systems & Process Engineering Team
• Overseeing project resourcing, planning, and team capabilities
• Ensuring high standards across all technical deliverables and processes
• Driving continuous improvement in systems engineering practices
• Supporting cross‑functional R&D projects from concept to prototype
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety standards
• Liaising with design, development, verification teams, and external partners
• Contributing to validation, verification, and root cause analysis activities
• Staying current with industry developments and new technologies

What We’re Looking For

• A degree (or equivalent) in engineering or a relevant scientific field
• Strong background in systems engineering, ideally within R&D or industrial environments
• Hands‑on experience using the V model and full development lifecycle
• Excellent problem‑solving skills, including fault finding and root cause analysis
• Proven ability to manage teams, projects, and resources effectively
• Confident communicator with strong presentation and documentation skills
• Comfortable balancing technical depth with strategic oversight

Desirable

• Knowledge of process engineering, gas purification, combustion, and power systems
• Experience with LabView, MATLAB, Python or similar tools
• Familiarity with CE / UL standards and certification processes
• Appreciation of disciplines such as thermodynamics, CFD, or electrical systems

Why Apply?

You’ll help develop groundbreaking technologies while mentoring a talented team in a collaborative and forward‑thinking environment.