Technical Manager A&D

Atlas Copco Airpower N.V.; Clevedon; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Edwards UK in Clevedon, United Kingdom, is seeking a Technical Manager A&D to drive technical excellence in product development. You will guide engineering teams across mechanical, electrical, software, and test disciplines to deliver innovative, compliant products on time and within cost targets.

You will lead as the technical authority, ensuring designs meet requirements, and collaborate with global stakeholders while mentoring teams to maintain high standards of quality and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering, science, or related discipline.
• Extensive experience in system development and integration projects.
• Proven track record of leading complex projects across multiple domains.
• Experience with international teams and customers, including travel.
• Mentoring teams and driving technical excellence in programs.
• Strong leadership and decision-making in cross-functional environments.
• Advanced problem-solving with a customer-focused approach.
• Fluent English communication for global collaboration and reporting.
• Ability to guide teams through development, testing and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Act as the technical authority for projects and design intent.
• Lead engineering across mechanical, electrical, software, test, and development.
• Provide technical direction for standardized, configurable system designs.
• Collaborate with Programme Management and Technology Group to align strategy.
• Ensure adherence to processes, documentation standards, and quality procedures.
• Review and approve system designs for customer adoption.
• Guide the A&D team through all development phases from concept to implementation.
• Coordinate with global stakeholders, including occasional international travel.

Skills

Engineering leadership

System development

Cross-functional leadership

International collaboration

Mentoring teams

Problem solving

English communication

Development lifecycle guidance

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering/science

Job description

Research and Development Edwards UK - United Kingdom Clevedon

As a Technical Manager A&D, your mission is toDrive technical excellence in product development by guiding engineering teams to deliver innovative, high quality solutions that meet market needs, drive differentiation, and support strategic business growth for New Product Introduction (NPI). This role ensures concepts translate into manufacturable, reliable, compliant products delivered on time, on cost, and on spec. You will report to the Product Engineering Manager.

You will

• Act as the technical authority for relevant projects, ensuring clear understanding of products, functions, and design intent.
• Lead and manage all engineering activities across disciplines—mechanical, electrical, software, test, and development engineering for assigned systems.
• Provide technical direction and expertise to ensure system designs are standardized, configurable, and optimized for performance, uptime, and cost of ownership.
• Collaborate with Programme Management and the Technology Group to align on strategy, receive guidance, and **escalate** technical challenges when necessary.
• Ensure adherence to engineering processes, documentation standards, and quality procedures throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review and approve system designs, ensuring they meet functional requirements and are verified, validated, and documented for customer adoption.
• Guide the A&D technical team through all development phases, from concept to implementation, ensuring timely delivery and technical excellence.
• Make informed, timely decisions to resolve technical issues with a focus on customer value and business impact.
• Identify and manage resource needs, including headcount planning, equipment, and software/hardware availability.
• Coordinate with global stakeholders and support communication across Product Companies, including occasional international travel.

To succeed, you will need

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering, science, or related discipline.
• Extensive experience in system development and integration projects.
• Proven track record of leading complex projects across multiple domains.
• Experience working with international teams and customers, including travel for alignment.
• Demonstrated success in mentoring teams and driving technical excellence in programs.
• Strong leadership and decision-making abilities in cross-functional environments.
• Advanced problem-solving skills with a customer-focused approach.
• Excellent communication skills in English (written and spoken) for global collaboration and reporting.
• Ability to guide teams through development, testing, and implementation phases.

In return, we offer

• Culture of trust and accountability
• Lifelong learning and career growth
• Innovation powered by people
• Comprehensive compensation and benefits
• Health and well-being

Job location

This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, allowing you to split your time between working remotely and being on-site at our Clevedon Office in Clevedon, United Kingdom (GB).

Edwards is a leader in the vacuum and abatement markets. The brand’s products are essential for industries such as semiconductor, power generation, chemical and food processing. Edwards believes in working with customers to set new standards and creating environments where innovation thrives. This trailblazer prides itself on making a difference in areas that are intrinsic to people’s everyday lives – from the medical care they receive to the coffee they drink. Wherever there is vacuum, Edwards can also be found, leading the way. Edwards is a brand within Atlas Copco Group.