Engineering Manager

We are hiring an Engineering Manager for the UK team within ECS to lead our engineering function across New Product Introduction, revenue-generating projects, and process improvement. This role focuses on people leadership, resource planning, and process development, ensuring the team delivers high-quality RF-based products into defence and aviation markets. The UK Engineering Manager will work alongside a US counterpart, with clear leadership structure in place (Engineering Directors sit above both roles). Location: Wappenham (3 days office / 2 WFH) Role Purpose * Lead and develop a multi-disciplinary engineering team (Embedded Software, Hardware, Mechanical, Systems, RF). * Strengthen engineering processes and implement improved digital governance (including Jira). * Support and deliver approximately 6 active NPI or revenue generating programmes a year (typically under 10). * Improve resource planning and execution to reduce team stretch. * Ensure smooth cross-functional collaboration across Engineering, Sales, Operations and Leadership. This is primarily a management and process-focused role, with limited hands-on technical delivery expected. Key Responsibilities * Partner with the Director of Engineering to deliver key strategic initiatives. * Line manage and develop ~8 engineers across multiple disciplines. * Own resource planning for NPI and revenue-generating projects. * Lead engineering governance, stage-gate processes and KPI reporting. * Implement and strengthen structured workflows (transitioning from paper-based processes to digital systems such as Jira). * Act as Engineering representative in Sales Order Acknowledgement meetings. * Ensure delivery commitments are met across the full product lifecycle. * Support ISO 9001 compliance and process improvement initiatives. * Contribute to technical reviews where appropriate (without being the primary designer). What Success Looks Like (6–12 Months) * Clear resource planning framework in place. * Improved visibility of project status and KPIs. * Successful adoption of structured project governance tools. * Reduced team overload and improved delivery predictability. * Strong collaboration between Engineering, Sales and Operations. * Stable, engaged and well-led engineering team. What We’re Looking For * Experience in a similar Engineering Manager or Team Lead role, with proven line management responsibility. * Strong background delivering technical projects or products within a multi-disciplinary environment. * Experience working within structured processes (e.g. ISO 9001) and driving process improvement. * Excellent people leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills. * Ability to manage priorities, resources and delivery under pressure. * Strong analytical and organisational capability. * Engineering degree (or equivalent experience). * Experience in defence or aviation, and/or knowledge of RF, embedded systems or electronics would be highly beneficial. * Experience reporting to senior leadership and familiarity with Agile methodologies are advantageous. * Must be a British Citizen or eligible for security clearance