Electronic Design Manager

Job Title:

Electronic Design Manager

Location:

Redruth, Cornwall

Location Type:
Hybrid / 2/3 home/office

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.

• Leadership & Team Management:
  • 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.
• Project Management:
  • 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.
• Technical Excellence:
  • 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.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Communication:
  • 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.
• Continuous Improvement & Quality:
  • 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.
• Budgeting & Resource Allocation:
  • Develop and manage budgets for the electronics design function, ensuring optimal allocation of resources across projects.
  • Monitor expenditure, identify cost‑saving opportunities, and ensure project delivery within agreed financial parameters.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree (minimum) in Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Experience: Proven track record in electronics design and development, with at least 3 years in a leadership or management role within a high‑technology, regulated industry—preferably industrial automation, instrumentation, or fluid management sectors.
• Technical Proficiency:
  • Expertise in analogue and digital circuit design, PCB layout, and embedded firmware development (C/C++, VHDL/Verilog, etc.).
  • Proficient with electronics CAD tools (e.g., Altium Designer, OrCAD, Eagle) and simulation software.
  • Experience with design for EMC, safety standards (e.g., CE, UL), and product certification processes.
  • Strong…