Summary: The Electronics Engineering Manager role in Blackburn offers an opportunity to lead a growing engineering team during a phase of innovation and expansion. The position requires a blend of technical leadership and hands-on involvement in electronics design, while managing a small team of engineers. The ideal candidate should possess a strong foundation in electronics and be eager to advance their career with support. This role is pivotal in driving product development and ensuring project success through collaboration and strategic direction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a team working across electronics, software, and mechanical components, driving the development of innovative products.
• Manage and mentor a small team, while providing technical direction across electronics design, Microcontroller design, Embedded software and PCB design.
• Collaborate with other department heads and customers to ensure that project goals and customer requirements are met.
• Break down customer requirements and assign appropriate tasks to team members.
• Contribute to the strategic direction of the engineering team as it grows over the coming months.

Key Skills:

• A highly motivated individual with a passion for electronics and product development.
• Experience / knowledge with microprocessor-based product designs and peripheral integration.
• PCB design software - Industry standard PCB design software, Altium experience preferable.
• Good knowledge of C, knowledge and/or experience of other common languages, common systems, protocols, and frameworks would be desirable (Python, Linux, I2C, SPI, SIP, HTTP, Server-Client applications).
• Team Leadership - Managing and mentoring engineers, fostering collaboration.
• Decision-Making - Making critical calls on technology, processes, and resource allocation.
• Project Management - Leading multiple projects, ensuring deadlines and budgets are met.
• Enthusiastic about career progression, with aspirations to eventually move into an Engineering Director-level role.

Salary (Rate): £70,000

City: Blackburn

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: IT