Engineering Manager

Company: Orion Electrotech
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Location: Moulton
Job Description:

My client was founded in 1988 and is a world leader in delivering cutting‑edge solutions in defence and communications. The key to their success is designing all products in-house, emphasising long‑term reliability and quality control.

Role Overview

As the Engineering Manager, you are responsible for leading and developing a multi-disciplinary engineering team (Embedded Software, Hardware, Mechanical, Systems and RF). Additionally, the successful candidate will strengthen engineering processes and implement digital governance (including Jira), support and deliver approximately 6 active NPI or revenue‑generating programmes a year (typically under 10), improve resource planning and execution to reduce team stretch, and ensure smooth cross‑functional collaboration across Engineering, Sales, Operations and Leadership.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in engineering or equivalent in relevant subject (or equivalent work experience)
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in an equivalent role
  • Experience in defence or aviation, and/or knowledge of RF, embedded systems or electronics would be highly beneficial
  • Experience of Project and Line Management in the defence or aviation industry
  • Experience of reporting to Senior Management
  • AMP, Prince2 or similar certification
  • British Citizen or the ability to obtain the required security clearance

Benefits

  • Salary up to £85,000 doe
  • 3% to 6% Annual Bonus
  • Company Pension matched up to 5%
  • Lifecover and Death in Service
  • Private Healthcare
  • Competitive annual leave
  • Hybrid working (3 days in the office / 2 working from home)
  • Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs

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Posted: May 22nd, 2026