Power Electronics Engineering Manager

Power Electronics Engineering Manager required to lead a high-performing engineering team delivering advanced power electronics and drive systems for cutting-edge aerospace applications in a highly regulated, innovation-driven environment.

Key skills required for this role

Power Electronics and Engineering Management

Important Engineering Manager - Power Electronics & Drives

Location: Hampshire, UK (Hybrid - 3 days onsite)
Employment Type: Permanent
Lead innovation in next-generation aerospace systems.

Are you ready to take the lead in shaping the future of aerospace power systems? We're seeking an experienced Engineering Manager with deep technical knowledge in Power Electronics, Motors & Drives, and a proven background in highly regulated industries such as Aerospace, Automotive, Defence or Marine.
Based in Hampshire, this permanent role offers hybrid working (3 days onsite) and the opportunity to lead a world-class team at the forefront of cutting-edge propulsion and power technologies.

The Opportunity:

In this leadership role, you will oversee our Power Electronics Center of Excellence, managing complex projects and guiding a multidisciplinary team of engineers. Your mission: deliver reliable, efficient, and compliant systems that power tomorrow's aircraft - safely and sustainably.

What You'll Be Responsible For:

• Leading and developing a team of skilled engineers in power electronics and electric drive systems.
• Driving the execution of technically challenging aerospace projects from concept through to delivery.
• Ensuring compliance with aerospace safety and quality standards throughout the development lifecycle.
• Collaborating with global engineering teams and business stakeholders to align strategy, processes, and innovation.
• Building a culture of continuous improvement, technical excellence, and high performance.
• Supporting the development of technology roadmaps and engineering best practices.

What You'll Bring:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or Motors & Drives (or equivalent).
• Extensive experience in design and development of power electronics systems, ideally within Aerospace or another highly regulated industry.
• Proven engineering delivery, with recent and robust experience in a leadership or management role.
• Strong knowledge of safety-critical systems, regulatory compliance, and industry standards.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive mindset with the ability to lead complex, multidisciplinary programs.
• Hands-on experience with aerospace propulsion systems or high-voltage power electronics.
• Familiarity with international engineering teams and culturally diverse environments.
• Certification in Design for Six Sigma or similar methodologies.
• Experience in leading teams through audits and certification processes (DO-160, DO-254, etc.).

What You'll Get:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid working (3 days onsite in Hampshire)
• Opportunity to work on high-impact, future-focused aerospace projects
• Career progression in a global, innovation-driven organization
• Access to extensive learning & development programs
• Supportive culture focused on ethics, inclusion, and collaboration

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