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Engineering Manager
Job Posted: 4 hours ago
Salary: £ 70,000 - 70,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Infinity employment is seeking an Engineering Manager for a trusted supplier of power supplies, standby solutions, and associated electronics for security and related applications. With an outstanding reputation for innovation, liability, and compliance. They deliver products that protect lives and assets around the world. Our client is now seeking an engineering manager to lead their technical team and continue driving innovation, quality, and compliance across all product lines.
Salary £70,000 per year
The successful candidate will be responsible for all technical aspects including the following.
* Leading the design and development of new products (electronics, mechanical, and system integration).
* Managing the release to manufacturing process, ensuring smooth transition from concept to production.
* Overseeing product compliance, testing, and qualification in line with international standards.
* Providing technical support to suppliers (including those in China) and customers worldwide.
* Coaching, developing, and managing a multidisciplinary team of 6 engineers and technicians.
* Driving continuous improvement in engineering processes, product lifecycle management, and cost optimisation.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead, motivate, and develop the engineering team, ensuring high performance and collaboration.
* Define and deliver the product roadmap, aligned to business strategy.
* Ensure all products comply with relevant industry regulations (CE, UKCA, UL, EMC, safety, etc.).
* Budget and resource management.
* Manage prototype builds, validation, and pre-compliance testing.
* Act as technical liaison between internal teams, suppliers, and customers.
* Identify and mitigate technical risks in product development.
* Foster innovation while ensuring practical, cost-effective execution.
* Manage engineering budgets, resources, and priorities effectively.
Skill set required:
* A degree in Electronics, Electrical, Systems Engineering, or related field (Chartered Engineer status desirable).
* Min. of 5 years’ experience within an engineering product development role.
* Proven leadership experience in electronics product design and development with a minimum of 5 years in an engineering management role
* Strong understanding of compliance testing and product certification.
* Track record of managing multi-disciplinary teams.
* Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to balance innovation and execution.
* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including cross-cultural collaboration (e.g., with suppliers in Asia).
* Experience in fire, security, or safety-critical industries would be advantageous
Personal Attributes:
Execution-focused – gets things done and ensures follow-through.
Calm under pressure – can manage crises without losing composure.
Collaborative – values team success over personal credit.
Observant & thoughtful – listens actively, precise in communication.
Practical innovator – big ideas but ensures practical execution.
Resilient leader – builds trust, motivates teams, runs toward challenges
Benefits:
* 25 Days holiday per year plus holidays
* Perk box
* Pension
* Salary sacrifice (company car)
* Ownership scheme
This is an opportunity to lead a highly skilled team in a company with strong reputation in the fire and security sector. A varied and challenging role spanning innovation, compliance, and operations. Direct influence on the company’s product strategy and future growth .Supportive and collaborative culture where engineering is at the core of successBefore You Apply
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