Engineering Manager

Engineering Manager – UAV / Robotics

Location: Near Berkshire

Salary: £70,000–£85,000 depending on experience

Working pattern: Full-time, predominantly on-site

Clearance: Candidates must be eligible for UK SC clearance

DV clearance is highly desirable

Summary

Venn Group is working exclusively with a defence company to recruit an Engineering Manager. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will lead the mechanical and electrical/electronic engineering function. You will be responsible for programme delivery, engineering resources, development processes, suppliers, system builds and test campaigns.

This position offers a defined progression route towards Head of Engineering and delegated design authority as the company grows.

Key responsibilities

Plan and deliver engineering activity across multiple concurrent programmes

Manage engineering schedules, priorities, resources and technical risks

Lead and develop the mechanical and electrical/electronic engineering team

Chair design reviews, gate meetings and build-coordination activities

Present technical evidence and decision packages to the design authority

Manage configuration baselines and engineering change control

Oversee environmental, vibration, integration and flight-test campaigns

Manage specialist suppliers and subcontract manufacturers

Lead the transition from prototypes into low-rate production

Coordinate with software, autonomy, operations, quality and production teams

Support customer reporting, acceptance and programme reviews

Remain involved in technical integration and troubleshooting

Essential experience

Degree in engineering or equivalent professional experience

At least eight years’ engineering experience, including three or more within UAVs, robotics, avionics or another hardware-intensive sector

Delivery of complex electromechanical products from concept to operational hardware

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