Hardware Design Manager

Are you an experienced leader with a passion for electronics design? Are you ready to take on a strategic role in a world-leading electronics components manufacturer? Look no further! Our client based in Colchester is seeking a dedicated Hardware Design Manager to drive innovation and excellence in their growing market.

The company:

At the forefront of technological innovation, experiencing significant growth driven by global regulations and the increasing complexity of electronic products. But amidst all the technological advancements, they always put people first. They believe in fostering a supportive and enriching environment for their employees, reflected in their comprehensive benefits package. Highlights include 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, employee wellbeing support including personal trainer consultations, and sponsorship for further education.

What they're looking for:

A candidate with a degree in Electronic Engineering and a proven track record in circuit design, schematic capture, and PCB layout. But more than technical expertise, they're seeking a leader who can inspire and motivate a team to achieve excellence. Your management style and ability to coach and develop your team members will be key to success in this role.

Your Role:

As a Hardware Design Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in our operations:

• Lead day-to-day and strategic planning, effectively managing tasks and resources within the department
• Implement departmental direction to achieve agreed-upon goals, representing the department's interests within the wider R&D organisation
• Review, develop, implement, and manage systems, processes, and procedures within the department to ensure efficiency and effectiveness
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary R&D teams to ensure designs are effectively and efficiently developed and reviewed
• Work with internal departments to resolve issues in a timely manner, utilising schematics, PCB layouts, and internal resources as needed
• Assist relevant departments in fault finding designs to the component level and answer technical customer inquiries
• Ensure designs meet cost, performance, quality, standards, and safety requirements, leading in the review of design and product documentation
• Lead the handover to Product Management, Production, and Customer Service, ensuring seamless transitions
• Provide regular feedback, conduct annual PDRs, motivate, and develop the team to achieve objectives and targets, and manage all people-related matters within the team

If you feel like you meet the above criteria & would like to be considered for this Hardware Design Manager position, please apply with your CV and contact Mark at Prime Appointments for a confidential chat.