Engineering General Manager: Lead Lab & Growth

Northampton Business Directory; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Northamptonshire is seeking an Engineering / General Manager to oversee its test and calibration laboratory. The role offers a unique opportunity for technical leadership with a focus on people management and business strategy development. Candidates should have a strong engineering background, ideally in electronics or instrumentation, and a passion for developing leadership skills. This full-time position includes a competitive salary and various employee benefits, such as pension contributions and annual leave.

Benefits

Employer pension contribution (9%)

20 days annual leave (rising to 25 with service) plus bank holidays

Discretionary profit-sharing bonus

Onsite parking

Succession opportunity within a respected engineering business

Qualifications

• Engineering background in electronics or instrumentation required.
• Strong analytical skills are essential.
• Desire to develop people management skills is important.

Responsibilities

• Manage the test and calibration laboratory and engineering activities.
• Provide leadership for a small operational team.
• Support business management activities including planning and decision-making.
• Assist with budgeting and financial tracking.
• Oversee HR and health & safety activities.
• Ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.
• Build relationships with external partners.
• Contribute to long-term strategy and improvement initiatives.
• Prepare for full managerial leadership transition.

Skills

Engineering background, ideally within electronics or instrumentation

Strong numerical and analytical skills

Experience in people management and leadership capability

Ability to balance technical work with operational responsibilities

Confident communicator able to lead a skilled team

Organised, proactive, comfortable working hands-on

Interest in business management and strategy

Job description

A leading engineering firm in Northamptonshire is seeking an Engineering / General Manager to oversee its test and calibration laboratory. The role offers a unique opportunity for technical leadership with a focus on people management and business strategy development. Candidates should have a strong engineering background, ideally in electronics or instrumentation, and a passion for developing leadership skills. This full-time position includes a competitive salary and various employee benefits, such as pension contributions and annual leave.