Head Of Engineering

This Engineering Manager / Head of Engineering role isn't built around maintaining the status quo. It's an opportunity to take ownership of the engineering function, lead a talented team and influence the technical direction of the business. With responsibility for electronic design, PCB layout, production engineering and manufacturing support, you'll work closely with the Managing Director and play a central role in shaping both engineering capability and enhancing business performance.

Based in the North West of England.

£50,000- £55,000 dependant on your relevant experience.

• Condensed four-day working week (Monday to Thursday) across 38 hours.
• 5% company pension.
• 20 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing by one day a year (to a maximum of 24).
• Private family medical after probation.

Liverpool

Warrington, Chester, Widnes, Runcorn, Wigan, Ellesmere Port, St Helens, Bolton,Manchester, Preston.

We want you to bring additional technical and engineering expertise to the senior leadership team, broaden our collective knowledge and ease the technical demand on the Managing Director.

Working closely with our Managing Director, you will be gradually given the technical authority and autonomy to lead our engineering function across our business and continue to develop your career.

Managing a team of 6 engineers covering electronic design and production engineering, you'll effectively collaborate across the whole business. This role will require you to be hands‑on daily, leading from the front, teaching, coaching and mentoring the team, aiding them to find the right solution rather than doing it for them. We serve a diverse customer base including scientific research, medical robotics, marine, aerospace and defence.

Projects span the full range from research / proof of concept, systems and product design through to full-service manufacturing.

• Lead the engineering function, including R&D, electronic design, FPGA development and production engineering.
• Get involved with customers at all stages of product development.
• Provide technical support and guidance to manufacturing and production to ensure the smooth transition from design to production (DFM).
• Ensure the engineering function adheres to our relevant quality standards (IPC
  610, AS9100 and ISO
  13485).
• Lead from the front, identify and solve problems whilst remaining hands‑on.

As your career has grown, you'll already appreciate the strong leaders that have influenced your career and style today, now it's your turn. With a strong background from within electronics sector, you'll thrive in both the boardroom and on the shop floor. You will have the capability to distil complex concepts into meaningful commercial strategies, supported by the insight and judgement required to operate as a trusted advisor and negotiate effectively with knowledgeable customer stakeholders.

You’ll be able to demonstrate the following:

• An electronics design or R&D background or equivalent (ideally but not essential with an OEM, CEM or EMS).
• Strong stakeholder management across sales, quality and production.
• Experience leading and motivating a diverse engineering team, including electronics design, PCB layout and production engineering (NPI).
• Comfortable in customer‑facing situations and problem solving.
• Strong project management experience.
• Knowledge of EMC standards.
• Be eligible to obtain UK security clearance due to the nature of…