Engineering Manager
Posted on May 19, 2026 by CV-Library
Northamptonshire, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£80k - £85k Annual
Full-Time
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.
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.
What we would like from the Engineering Manager:
Bachelor's/Master’s degree in engineering or equivalent in relevant subject (or equivalent work experience)
A 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
What we offer the Engineering Manager:
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
If this opportunity as an Engineering Manager is of interest to you, don’t hesitate and get in touch asap!
Click to apply or contact Luke Tanner at Orion Recruitment
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.
What we would like from the Engineering Manager:
Bachelor's/Master’s degree in engineering or equivalent in relevant subject (or equivalent work experience)
A 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
What we offer the Engineering Manager:
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
If this opportunity as an Engineering Manager is of interest to you, don’t hesitate and get in touch asap!
Click to apply or contact Luke Tanner at Orion Recruitment
Reference: 225130771
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Engineering Manager
Posted on May 19, 2026 by CV-Library
Northamptonshire, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£80k - £85k Annual
Full-Time
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.
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.
What we would like from the Engineering Manager:
Bachelor's/Master’s degree in engineering or equivalent in relevant subject (or equivalent work experience)
A 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
What we offer the Engineering Manager:
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
If this opportunity as an Engineering Manager is of interest to you, don’t hesitate and get in touch asap!
Click to apply or contact Luke Tanner at Orion Recruitment
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.
What we would like from the Engineering Manager:
Bachelor's/Master’s degree in engineering or equivalent in relevant subject (or equivalent work experience)
A 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
What we offer the Engineering Manager:
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
If this opportunity as an Engineering Manager is of interest to you, don’t hesitate and get in touch asap!
Click to apply or contact Luke Tanner at Orion Recruitment
Reference: 225130771
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