Technical Manager (Electrical Appliances)

Innova Search; Hindley; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Innova Search in the UK is seeking an experienced Electrical Quality Engineer to ensure safety, reliability and fit for purpose across product lifecycles. You will work with internal teams, suppliers and testing organisations to drive improvements and compliant launches.

The role focuses on assessing electrical appliances, root cause analysis and collaborating with OEMs to meet UK and international standards, with a hands-on, detail-oriented approach.

Qualifications

• An electrical background such as Electrician or similar.
• Minimum three years post-qualification experience in manufacturing, testing or lab work with household appliances.
• Strong technical knowledge of electrical products and installations.
• Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Experience investigating product quality or technical issues.
• Strong communication skills with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assessing the quality, safety and performance of household electrical appliances.
• Reviewing new products before launch and recommending product improvements.
• Investigating product quality issues, customer complaints and returns.
• Carrying out root cause analysis and supporting corrective actions.
• Working closely with OEM manufacturers and suppliers to improve product quality.
• Reviewing technical documentation, product test reports and compliance records.
• Ensuring products meet relevant UK and international safety standards.
• Monitoring supplier performance and supporting continuous quality improvements.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product launches.

Skills

Electrical background

Quality Assurance

Problem solving

Supplier communication

Job description

Wigan

Full-Time | Office Based

Competitive Salary (Dependent on Experience)

The Role

Working closely with internal departments, suppliers and third- party testing organisations, you'll play a key role throughout the product lifecycle, ensuring products are safe, reliable and fit for purpose.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assessing the quality, safety and performance of household electrical appliances.
• Reviewing new products before launch and recommending product improvements.
• Investigating product quality issues, customer complaints and returned products.
• Carrying out root cause analysis and supporting corrective actions.
• Working closely with OEM manufacturers and suppliers to improve product quality.
• Reviewing technical documentation, product test reports and compliance records.
• Ensuring products meet relevant UK and international safety standards.
• Monitoring supplier performance and supporting continuous quality improvements.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product launches.

About You

• An electrical background, such as an Electrician, White Goods Engineer, Electrical Service Engineer or similar.
• A minimum of three years' post-qualification experience within manufacturing, product testing or a laboratory environment involving household electrical appliances.
• Strong technical knowledge of electrical products and installations.
• Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Experience investigating product quality or technical issues.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• A proactive approach and excellent attention to detail.

Desirable Experience

• Household or domestic electrical appliances
• Product testing
• Product compliance
• Quality Assurance
• Root Cause Analysis
• CE / UKCA compliance
• EMC, LVD, RoHS or REACH
• Technical documentation
• Supplier quality or technical support

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business where you'll have a direct impact on the quality, safety and performance of products supplied to customers across the UK.

If you're looking for a technically focused role where your expertise will influence product development and quality, we'd love to hear from you