Engineering Manager - Power & Test Equipment

About This Role

Leading the teams that power the future of defence technology is the core of this senior leadership opportunity. The Engineering Manager will lead a multi-disciplinary engineering function responsible for delivering world-class Power, CAS and Test Solutions, shaping engineering strategy, developing high-performing teams, and influencing the successful delivery of mission-critical programmes.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership across Systems, Electronics, Software, Mechanical Engineering and Test disciplines
• Ensure programmes are delivered successfully from concept through to deployment and in-service support
• Work closely with Programme Management, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality and Commercial teams to drive technical excellence, delivery performance and engineering capability
• Serve as a key member of the engineering leadership team in Scotland
• Lead, inspire and develop a diverse team of engineers and technical specialists
• Create a values-driven culture focused on collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement
• Coach and mentor engineers, technical leads and emerging leaders
• Drive recruitment, retention, succession planning and career development across the engineering function
• Provide engineering leadership across multiple programmes and product lines
• Act as the key escalation point for technical, resource and programme challenges
• Ensure the successful development, delivery and lifecycle support of Power and Test Equipment solutions
• Support product transition into manufacturing and long-term sustainment
• Partner with Senior Leadership, Programme Management and Functional Leaders to align priorities and resources
• Present programme status, risks, opportunities and strategic capability requirements to senior stakeholders
• Build strong relationships with customers and cross-functional teams to drive successful outcomes
• Contribute to engineering strategy, technology roadmaps and organisational capability planning
• Drive improvements in engineering processes, tools and ways of working
• Manage engineering resources, budgets and investment priorities
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality and Service teams to optimise product performance and customer satisfaction

Requirements

• Proven experience leading engineering teams delivering complex power, test equipment or mission-critical products
• Strong track record of building high-performing teams and positive engineering cultures
• Experience leading within a matrix organisation and influencing senior stakeholders
• Solid understanding of systems engineering, product development life cycles and design assurance