Engineering Manager

Building the people that build the world.

With platforms in HVAC and Detection and Measurement, SPX Technologies builds innovative solutions that enable a safer, more efficient, sustainable world. Through our RiSE talent development framework, we Reach, Identify, Strengthen, and Engage our employees to support them in their continued development. We’re a global company of problem solvers, collaborators, and innovators, and our businesses build solutions that impact the world.

As part of Detection and Measurement, Enterprise Control Systems (ECS) is a leading supplier of long range data links that support real time high resolution video transfer between air and ground users. In creating products like RF inhibitors and specialized equipment for military and security purposes, we protect ground forces and infrastructure around the world.

SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. As the Engineering Manager (UK) for ECS, part of the Communication Technology group within SPX, you will play a crucial role in New Product Introduction (NPI) and delivering Revenue Generating Projects.

You will be joining a small dynamic team continually designing and delivering world beating products. As the Engineering Manager, you be responsible for leading the ECS Engineering Team and ensuring we deliver on our key initiatives. You will be process oriented and ideally have experience of managing teams involved in New Product Development (NPD), Revenue Generating Projects and Sustaining Engineering.

This is an opportunity to work in a fast‑paced but rewarding environment on RF Technologies across a number of exciting markets including defense and aviation. Managing a technical team responsible for Embedded SW, Hardware, Mechanical, Systems and RF design, you will own resource planning and execution to meet current and projected department initiatives in support of the Director of Engineering.

We each bring something to the table, and we are looking for someone who has:

• 2-3 years’ experience in an equivalent or similar role (to be removed from advert but setting internal expectations).
• Experience in delivering technical projects and products.
• Experience working in small to medium sized business.
• Line Management.
• Project Management
• Experience of working in an ISO 9001 environment and managing processes and procedures.
• Appreciation of Engineering tasks to aid planning and technical acumen.
• Self‑motivated and enthusiastic.
• Strong team player with good interpersonal skills.
• A can‑do attitude with a willingness to help others.
• Ability to produce results under pressure.
• Good analytical and problem‑solving skills.

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in an equivalent role (to be removed from advert but setting internal expectations).
• An understanding of products aligned with Comm Tech’s (TCI & ES) portfolio.
• Experience of Project and Line Management in the defence or aviation industry.
• Experience of reporting to Senior Management.
• AMP, Prince2 or similar certification.

• Bachelors/Masters degree in Engineering or equivalent in relevant subject (or equivalent work…