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An Engineering Manager / Project Engineering Manager is sought to join an innovative, high-technology engineering company in Hampshire, contributing to the design, development, and delivery of electro-mechanical and electronic solutions for harsh, high-reliability, and regulated environments such as Rail, Medical, Defence, Aerospace, Transportation, and Marine.

The Engineering Manager / Project Engineering Manager, Hampshire, will be expected to develop and lead multi-disciplinary engineering teams, learning from senior leadership while driving best practice across project, design, and delivery functions. This may include mechanical, electronic, electro-mechanical, integration, and software engineering, as well as overseeing design compliance, project management, and team development.

• Manage and structure multi-disciplinary engineering teams to deliver high-quality technical solutions across customer projects.
• Lead and oversee multiple concurrent engineering projects from customer engagement through R&D, design, manufacture, and delivery.
• Define, set, monitor, and report on Objective and Key Results (OKRs) for the department, teams, and individuals.
• Oversee project feasibility, scoping, resource planning, cost estimation, design reviews, compliance, certification, and milestone delivery.
• Provide subject matter expertise across mechanical, electrical, electronic, and software engineering, ensuring designs are optimised for reliability, manufacturability, and compliance.
• Ensure smooth New Product Introduction (NPI) handovers to production, including build instructions, training, and ongoing support.
• Manage obsolescence, alternative material selection, and control of intellectual property within engineering outputs.
• Engage with sales, operations, finance, quality, ITC, and HR to support business objectives, technical bids, product lifecycle management, and customer-facing initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement in processes, ensuring adherence to ISO-9001-based Business Management System (BMS) processes.
• Mentor, coach, and develop staff, creating a high-performing, motivated, and engaged engineering team.

• Proven leadership and management experience in multi-disciplinary engineering teams (mechanical, electronic, electro-mechanical, integration, and software).
• Experience in project-driven, customer-led environments, delivering complex, high-reliability solutions.
• Strong understanding of international compliance standards and design for regulated environments.
• Track record of taking products from customer engagement through R&D, manufacture, and delivery.
• Ability to implement and manage department structures, processes, and standards within a growing, ambitious organisation.
• Excellent project management, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to drive process improvements, team development, and business growth.
• Hands‑on approach with experience working closely with engineering teams during probation and beyond.

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