Engineering Manager (Hardware/Software)

Description:

Engineering Manager - Cambridgeshire

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager who will be responsible for the development and delivery of a new and exciting range of products. This will include an exciting combination of Team and Project Management to drive new product development from concept to production and you will be actively be involved in recruiting an outstanding team of Hardware and Software Engineers.

This role will suit someone with a proven track record of Project Management working with multidisciplined teams along with being a seasoned line manager capable of growing and motivating a talent pool of engineers.

You will be responsible for:

Effective project planning to determine the most efficient route to deliver
Motivating and driving your team to success
Project monitoring, and control (schedule, cost, risks & opportunities)
Project communication and reporting across all stakeholders
Project requirements management
Performance management and personal development reviews
Reinforcing process and contributing to continual process improvement
Ensure that ISO9001 and ISO14001 procedures are adhered to at all timesEssential skills:

Line Management:

A good appreciation and preferably experience incorporating:

Management of a multidisciplined team (Hardware/Software)
Technical leadership in at least one area
Mentoring of junior team members
Performance management and personal development
Reinforcing process and setting standardsProject Management:

Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing, or a similar subject.
Several years of experience in the execution and successful delivery of product development projects
Strong leadership and excellent team working capabilities
Effective communication, presentation and facilitation skills at all levels within a company
Thorough knowledge of the professional project management process areas, methodologies and toolsDesirable skills:

Basic knowledge of test and measurement systems
Microsoft project experience
Experience of using JiraPersonal Attributes:

Leads by example
Assertive, driven, resilient and highly motivated.
Creative yet detail focussed.
Communicates effectively with others across multiple disciplines.
Motivated by delivering quality work within planned timescales.
Flexible with a 'whatever it takes' attitude.
Customer (internal and external) focused.
Commercially aware
A strong academic record including higher education in a scientific or engineering related subject