Electronic and Software Manager

Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions is part of Spirax Group, a FTSE
100 and FTSE4

Good multi-national industrial engineering Group with expertise in the control and management of steam, electric thermal solutions, peristaltic pumping and associated fluid technologies.

When you join us, you will be integrated into a cooperative and encouraging team, participate in challenging yet critical work, and experience ongoing growth opportunities to help you achieve your full potential. Visit our website to learn more.

Watson Marlow, a global leader in fluid management technologies, is seeking an experienced and innovative Electronics Design Manager to join our dynamic New Product Innovation (NPI) Engineering team. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of our industry-leading products by leading the design, development, and delivery of advanced electronic solutions for pumping applications that set new standards for reliability, efficiency, and performance.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal part in driving excellence in electronics engineering, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and technical rigor across multidisciplinary teams.

• Lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing electronics design team, providing technical guidance, mentorship, and career development support.
• Set clear objectives, manage performance, and conduct regular appraisals to ensure a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.
• Recruit, onboard, and retain top engineering talent in line with Watson Marlow’s growth strategy and values.

• Spearhead the planning and execution of electronics design projects from concept through to production, meeting timeline, budget, and quality objectives.
• Liaise closely with cross-functional teams—including mechanical, software, and manufacturing engineers—to ensure seamless integration of electronic systems into complete product solutions.
• Oversee risk management procedures, design verification processes, and ensure robust documentation at all stages of the project lifecycle.

• Drive technological innovation by staying abreast of emerging trends in electronics, sensor technologies, embedded systems, and regulatory standards relevant to fluid management and process industries.
• Establish and uphold best practices in circuit design, PCB layout, embedded firmware, and hardware-software integration.
• Review technical designs, schematics, and prototypes, ensuring compliance with internal and external standards, including EMC, safety, and environmental regulations.

• Act as the main point of contact for electronics design matters within the business, communicating progress, risks, and opportunities to senior management and other stakeholders.
• Work closely with product management, sales, and customer support teams to translate market requirements and customer feedback into innovative design solutions.
• Participate in customer visits, technical demonstrations, and field trials to ensure products meet customer needs and exceed expectations.
• Promote a culture of quality, reliability, and continuous improvement throughout the electronics engineering group.
• Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for product or process failures.
• Champion the adoption of modern design methodologies, such as Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Testability (DFT), and robust prototyping techniques.

• Develop and manage budgets for the electronics design function, ensuring optimal allocation of resources across…