Socode are partnering with a technology company developing advanced engineered systems used in high-performance industrial environments. As their product development activity continues to grow, they’re looking to bring in a Engineering Manager to be the Technical Lead and to drive system-level design and guide technical direction across new platforms.
This is a hands-on leadership role working across mechanical, electronics and software disciplines. You’ll play a central role in defining architecture, solving complex engineering challenges, and ensuring robust system performance from concept through to delivery.
What will you be doing?
• Leading the technical direction of complex system development across multidisciplinary teams
• Defining overall system architecture and ensuring seamless integration between components
• Acting as the senior technical authority within projects, supporting key design decisions
• Driving innovation and continuous improvement across system capability and performance
• Collaborating with engineering and product teams to translate requirements into technical solutions
• Supporting prototype development, integration and validation activities
• Identifying technical risks and ensuring mitigation strategies are in place
• Coaching and supporting engineers to strengthen technical capability across the team
What are they looking for?
• Strong experience in designing and developing complex engineering systems
• Background working across multiple disciplines (mechanical, electronics, software integration)
• Proven ability to lead technical delivery within product development environments
• Strong understanding of system architecture and integration challenges
• Confident communicator, able to influence technical direction
• Comfortable operating in an R&D or innovation-led environment
• Degree in Engineering, Physics or a related discipline
Nice to have
• Experience with fluid systems, precision equipment or mechatronics
• Exposure to high-performance or industrial systems
• Experience taking products from concept through to production
• Familiarity with modelling, simulation or advanced analysis techniques
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