Hardware Team Manager

Hardware Team Manager

Mansfield, Nottinghamshire | Full-time | Hybrid

Deep Sea Electronics (DSE) is a global leader in the design and manufacture of generator controllers, automatic transfer switch controllers, battery chargers, and vehicle control systems. With customers in over 150 countries and a reputation for innovation, quality, and reliability, we continue to invest in our people, products, and technologies.

We are looking for an experienced Hardware Team Manager to join our Engineering team based in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and develop a team of talented engineers whilst playing a key role in the delivery of innovative electronic products used worldwide across power generation, industrial, and off-highway applications.

The Role

As a Hardware Team Manager, you will combine technical leadership with people management responsibilities, overseeing a segment of the engineering team involved in both new product development and the maintenance of existing product ranges. Working within a matrix engineering structure, you will collaborate closely with Project Managers and Engineering Leaders to ensure projects are delivered to the highest standards, on time and within budget.

Key responsibilities include

• Leading and line managing a team of Hardware Engineers across multiple locations, including remote and hybrid team members
• Conducting regular 1:1 meetings, performance reviews, objective setting, and personal development planning
• Managing team workload, resource allocation, holiday approvals, and sickness reviews
• Collaborating with Project Managers to define technical requirements, estimate project tasks, and support project planning activities
• Allocating and tracking engineering activities using Jira or similar task management tools
• Providing technical guidance, mentoring, and support to engineers at all levels
• Reviewing engineering designs and outputs to ensure high levels of quality and technical compliance
• Supporting feasibility studies, cost estimates, and technical evaluations during project inception
• Contributing to technical decision-making and hardware architecture strategy
• Driving continuous improvement of engineering tools, processes, and development practices
• Supporting internal stakeholders by providing technical expertise and guidance
• Maintaining engineering systems, issue management processes, and revision control practices
• Working closely with Engineering Managers and Team Leaders to ensure consistency across engineering disciplines
• Monitoring departmental KPIs and supporting improvement initiatives where required
• Contributing hands-on technical engineering support where appropriate

About You

We're looking for an experienced engineering professional who combines strong technical capability with excellent leadership and people management skills. You will have:

• A strong understanding of electronic and electrical engineering principles
• Significant experience in analogue and digital circuit design
• Extensive experience in PCB design and manufacture, including Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA)
• Experience using Altium Designer or equivalent PCB design software
• Strong knowledge of EMC design, testing, and certification requirements
• Experience working with electrical safety standards, including EN 61010-1
• Previous experience leading or managing engineering teams
• Experience managing remote, hybrid, and multi-site engineering teams
• Experience using task and issue management tools such as Jira or Redmine
• Knowledge of Agile and Waterfall development methodologies
• Experience running stand-up meetings and supporting engineering project delivery
• Strong communication, organisation, and stakeholder management skills
• The ability to motivate, mentor, and develop engineers whilst maintaining high performance standards
• A proactive and collaborative approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• HNC, HND, Degree, or equivalent experience in Electronic Engineering or a related discipline
• Previous experience in a technical leadership or engineering management role is highly desirable

Why Join DSE?

At DSE, you'll be joining an innovative global organisation where you'll have the opportunity to influence the development of industry-leading products whilst leading a skilled engineering team. We offer a collaborative environment that values technical excellence, continuous improvement, and career development.

Benefits include

• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Flexible holiday scheme
• Bupa Healthcare & Life Assurance
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• 5% employer pension contribution
• Company-wide annual bonus scheme