Lead Design Engineer

Excellent opportunity for an experienced Design Engineer to step up into a Technical Manager role and take ownership of a thriving engineering function.

This is a long-established and highly specialist manufacturer with over 30 years of success in its field. They design and produce innovative, high-value products for a niche market, exporting worldwide and known for their quality and reliability. With a small, close-knit team and a strong reputation built over decades, the business is now seeking a talented individual to lead the technical side as the current Manager prepares for retirement.

In this varied role, you'll be responsible for the full lifecycle of product design and development. That includes electronics schematics, PCB prototypes and layouts, compliance testing, and software/firmware updates. You'll also play a key role in upgrading existing products and ensuring future innovations continue to meet customer needs. This is a hands-on, multi-faceted role where no two days are the same, offering genuine autonomy and the chance to shape the technical direction of the company.

The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in electronics design, PCB layouts, and software development. You'll be confident taking ownership of projects, comfortable working in a smaller business where flexibility is key, and keen to have real influence over the technical output.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable, respected business where your contribution will be visible every day. For the right person, there's even the potential to progress into a leadership role with a stake in the company's future.

The Role:

Lead technical design and product development across the business
Deliver final PCB prototypes and layouts, ready for manufacture
Ensure products meet EMC compliance requirements
Drive upgrades to bespoke in-house software and firmware
Work in a small, agile team with a wide scope of responsibility
The Person

Experienced Design Engineer with electronics and PCB design expertise
Proficient in software development (VB, C, C+, C++) and Microsoft applications (365, Visual Studio, SQL Server)
Familiar with CAD tools such as Easy CAD or E-Drawings
Flexible, adaptable, and comfortable in a smaller business environment
Ambitious, with the desire to progress into a senior leadership role (and take on equity in the company)