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Engineering Manager (Service Product Design Authority) Location: Remote (UK) + Quarterly International Travel Salary: Up to £80k + Package Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time Company: Global Engineering & Manufacturing Leader
About the Engineering Manager Role Join a world‑class engineering organisation as an Engineering Manager with full design authority across a global portfolio of complex electromechanical service products. You'll lead engineering upgrades, retrofit solutions and lifecycle improvements while ensuring designs are robust, compliant and manufacturable.
This role combines technical leadership, design ownership and structured project & programme delivery, making it ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of engineering direction, hands‑on decision‑making and cross‑functional execution.
Responsibilities of the Engineering Manager
Design Authority & Technical Leadership
Hold full design authority for service upgrades, retrofit kits and lifecycle engineering changes Lead structured design reviews across mechanical, electrical, software and systems engineering Approve and validate engineered solutions ensuring safety, compliance and manufacturability Ensure all engineering outputs meet CE, ISO, RoHS, REACH, SEMI and internal quality standards Embed lifecycle extension, energy efficiency and maintainability into design solutions Drive engineering best practice, discipline and traceability across global teams Project & Programme Delivery
Translate high‑level roadmaps into well‑scoped engineering projects Lead phase‑gate execution, milestone control and cross‑functional resource planning Maintain project momentum in a fast‑moving environment with shifting priorities Reduce rework through strong front‑end design, risk management and technical clarity Act as a key contributor within the global Product Improvement leadership team Lifecycle, Reliability & Performance Engineering
Use FMEA, 8D, RCA and Weibull methods to drive reliability and reduce field issues Integrate Voice‑of‑Customer insights and operational data into engineering decisions Improve uptime, serviceability, lifecycle cost and installed‑base performance Prevent warranty leakage by ensuring designs are validated, compliant and field‑ready Cross‑Functional & Global Collaboration
Partner with engineering hubs in Bristol and Burgess Hill Collaborate with product companies, manufacturing, applications and technical support teams Work with global engineering partners across EMEA, US and Asia Promote strong communication, documentation and consistent engineering standards Requirements for the Engineering Manager Role
Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Systems or related Engineering Experience in both Design AND Manufacturing environments is essential 10+ years engineering experience, including 5+ years in leadership or design authority roles Strong background in mechatronics, electromechanical systems or multi‑discipline engineering Proven delivery of service upgrades, retrofit kits or complex engineering modifications Strong project and programme leadership in a structured, milestone‑based environment Solid understanding of CE, ISO, SEMI, RoHS/REACH and related compliance frameworks Skilled in engineering change control, configuration management and version control Analytical capability with MATLAB, Minitab or Excel modelling Excellent communication skills; able to simplify complex engineering topics Comfortable working with global teams across time zones Willingness to travel quarterly to Europe, China, Japan and South KoreaAbout You
Adaptable, decisive and technically credible. You thrive in environments that combine design, manufacture, delivery and real‑world performance. You enjoy ownership, engineering depth and solving cross‑disciplinary challenges. You take pride in engineering solutions that work - safely, reliably and repeatedly.Benefits
Up to £80,000 salary Comprehensive Package including Pension, Bonus & Private Medical 25 days holiday + Additional Holiday Scheme Flexible working options Global travel opportunities Development within a world‑class engineering organisationCommutable From
(Remote role with periodic travel to Bristol & Burgess Hill.) Suitable for candidates based near: Burgess Hill, London, Bristol, Bath, Swindon, Gloucester, Cheltenham, Newport, Cardiff, Reading, Crawley, Brighton, Worthing, Horsham, Guildford, Portsmouth, Southampton, Andover.Why This Role May Interest You
Real design authority. High‑end technical challenges. Global influence. Structured programme responsibility. A rare chance to shape how engineered service products are delivered at scale.
Apply now to lead engineering solutions that truly matter.
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Location:
Burgess Hill, West Sussex
Salary:
£65,000 - £80,000 /annum Package
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Engineering

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