Engineering Manager in Andover, Hampshire

Owing to a continued period of growth, and the introduction of new products, a leading manufacturer of scientific instrumentation new seeks an Engineering Manager to join their Andover facility.

Supporting the company’s NPI programme, in this hands on role you will make a significant contribution to the business, managing and delivering NPD projects on-time, in-full, and to specification.

You will define the NPD roadmap and product specifications and take the lead on transfer of new products to the manufacturing.

Leading a small team of engineers, technicians and apprentices, including electronics, firmware, software and mechanics, you will take the lead on all aspects of NPI and NPD.

Products should meet and achieve certification to relevant product standards (e.g. EN61010).

In addition, you will also be responsible for the existing product range, supporting service and test with fault finding, identifying solutions for faults and obsolescence and support customers, distributors and engineering with technical and service matters.

Experience:

To succeed as Engineering Manager you should have proven experience in the development of instrumentation, special purpose machinery, motion control such as stepper motors, dc motors and actuators, and / or robotic systems.

Ideally you will have prior experience in NPI, NPD, product development or engineering development of complex and precision equipment.

Additional Information:

Candidates MUST be eligible to work and live in the UK, without ever requiring sponsorship.  Copies of Passports and Visas will be requested for verification.

There will be occasional overnight business travel.  As such the successful candidate MUST hold a Full clean UK driving licence.

Salary / benefits: c£60k, plus 10% bonus and benefits.

Job Term: Permanent, Full Time, Onsite

Skills: Engineering, New Product Development, NPD, Project Management, R&D, Product Development, Motion Control, Stepper Motors, DC Motors, Actuators, Instrumentation.

To apply for the Engineering Manager: Please send your CV to Iona Mulligan