Electrical Engineering Manager

Electrical Engineering Manager

Lead the team. Shape the technology. Drive engineering excellence.

An established and growing engineering and manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineering Manager to lead its electrical engineering function and support the continued development of specialist ground support equipment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced electrical engineering professional to take ownership of a talented team, influence technical direction and oversee projects from initial concept through to validation and production.

Combining technical leadership, product development and continuous improvement, this role offers the opportunity to make a real impact within a specialist manufacturing environment.

The Role

• Lead, mentor and develop the electrical engineering team, supporting performance, recruitment and career progression.
• Oversee engineering projects from concept and detailed design through to validation and production release.
• Provide technical leadership and approve electrical designs, drawings, calculations and specifications.
• Manage engineering resources, project priorities, budgets and delivery schedules.
• Ensure designs meet relevant customer specifications, industry standards and safety requirements.
• Lead design reviews, verification and validation activities, and engineering change control.
• Work closely with Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Sales and After-Sales teams.
• Drive design for manufacture, component standardisation, modular design and value engineering.
• Support new product development, product enhancements and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Establish and monitor engineering KPIs covering delivery, quality, efficiency and cost.

What You'll Need

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Significant electrical design experience within heavy equipment, vehicles, mobile machinery or an OEM manufacturing environment.
• At least 7 years' engineering leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of electrical CAD packages such as EPlan, SolidWorks Electrical, AutoCAD Electrical or similar.
• Experience managing projects throughout the full product development lifecycle.
• A good understanding of electrical integration, machine controls and manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with relevant engineering standards and regulated design environments.
• Strong leadership, communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive, commercially aware approach to engineering improvement and team development.

What's on Offer?

• A key leadership position within an established and growing manufacturing business.
• The opportunity to shape engineering strategy and influence future product development.
• Technical ownership across a diverse portfolio of specialist equipment.
• The chance to develop and lead a skilled engineering team.
• A collaborative environment with close links across engineering, manufacturing and commercial functions.
• Permanent employment with a Monday-to-Friday working pattern.

Interested?

If you're an experienced electrical engineering leader looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now through Indeed with your up-to-date CV. All enquiries will be handled confidentially.

Skills:
Engineering Electrical Engineering Electrical Engineering

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