Role Profile: Engineering Manager
We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead and grow a multidisciplinary engineering organization focused on developing next-generation products.
This role oversees teams across hardware, embedded software, and mechanical engineering, working closely with cross-functional partners in product, operations, and quality to deliver high-performing solutions from concept through large-scale production. The Engineering Manager will guide product development execution and ensure alignment with the organisation's broader strategic and technical roadmap.
The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping team structure, maturing processes, and elevating technical standards while supporting strong collaboration with manufacturing operations.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Development
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Lead, mentor, and scale a multidisciplinary engineering team spanning several technical domains.
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Define clear roles, responsibilities, and career development paths for both technical and managerial contributors.
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Foster a collaborative, innovative, and results-oriented team culture.
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Plan and manage headcount expansion and organizational growth in line with company objectives.
Product Development & Technical Oversight
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Oversee the full product lifecycle from concept and prototyping through validation, production, and launch.
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Ensure effective integration of mechanical, electrical, and software systems.
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Guide teams in applying strong engineering principles, risk assessment methods, and validation practices.
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Promote design-for-manufacturing (DFM) and design-for-test (DFT) to ensure smooth transfer into production environments.
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Support ongoing sustaining engineering activities related to production and procurement.
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Act as the primary technical authority for major projects.
Project Management & Execution
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Collaborate with project management functions to ensure timely delivery across multiple concurrent initiatives.
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Define and maintain clear project milestones and expectations for quality and performance.
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Coordinate design reviews, prototype builds, testing activities, and product qualification.
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Implement effective risk management and issue-resolution frameworks across all engineering disciplines.
Process & Performance Improvement
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Establish and refine engineering processes, documentation standards, and review practices.
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Implement scalable development methodologies suited to an evolving organisation (e.g., Agile, Stage-Gate, Lean).
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Track and evaluate key metrics related to quality, efficiency, and resource utilisation.
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Introduce tools and best practices that enhance collaboration, iteration, and prototyping efficiency.
Budgeting & Resource Management
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Manage engineering budgets, staffing plans, and capital expenditure.
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Optimise the use of internal and external resources for cost-effective scalability.
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Oversee procurement and maintenance of engineering labs, tools, and testing infrastructure.
Communication & Reporting
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Provide clear reporting on engineering progress, challenges, and achievements to senior leadership and stakeholders.
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Prepare and present technical documentation, resource forecasts, and long-term engineering plans.
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Represent engineering in cross-functional and executive discussions.
Strategic & Organisational Contribution
The Person
Qualifications & Experience
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Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline (e.g., Mechanical, Electrical, Software, Mechatronics) or related field.
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8+ years of experience in product development engineering, including 5+ years in leadership roles.
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Experience managing sizable, multidisciplinary teams delivering complex hardware/software products.
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Proven track record of leading products from concept through market launch.
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Background in high-volume or technically complex product categories is advantageous.
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Familiarity with manufacturing processes and new product introduction (NPI) environments.
