Electronic Design Manager

Job Summary

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.
• 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.

Skills/

Experience:

• 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 understanding of sensor technologies, signal processing, power electronics, and system integration challenges.
• Knowledge of IoT, wireless…