Novanta Inc.
Electronics Engineering Manager

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Electronics Engineering Manager
Stockport, Greater Manchester
Lead a Team Delivering World-Class Electronics Innovation
At Novanta, we develop precision technologies that are transforming healthcare, advanced manufacturing and industrial automation worldwide. From robotics and medical technology to advanced laser systems, our engineering teams create solutions that make a difference every day.
We are looking for an Electronics Engineering Manager to lead our Electronics Hardware Development team and drive both technical excellence and people development.
The Opportunity:
This role combines engineering leadership, team development and strategic delivery. You will lead a talented electronics engineering team responsible for developing the hardware that powers our next generation of advanced laser products while partnering closely with software, firmware, project management and wider business stakeholders.
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You will have genuine influence, helping shape engineering capability, development processes and future product innovation.
What you will be doing:
Leadership & People Development
- Line management of the Electronics Hardware Development team
- Coaching, mentoring and developing engineers
- Creating an inclusive, high-performing culture
- Supporting career development and succession planning
- Promoting collaboration across multidisciplinary teams
Technical Leadership
- Supporting and partnering with senior technical experts
- Providing technical guidance and oversight
- Ensuring development activities meet technical and quality standards
- Improving engineering processes, tools and methodologies
- Supporting product innovation and roadmap delivery
Project & Resource Management
- Resource allocation and capacity planning
- Budget management
- Project delivery and milestone tracking
- Risk identification and mitigation
- Stakeholder engagement across the organisation
What you will bring:
- Electronics Engineering degree or equivalent
- Proven experience leading engineering teams
- Strong electronics hardware development background
- Full product lifecycle experience
- Technical project leadership capability
- Knowledge of EMC, LVD, RoHS and product compliance requirements
- Strong planning, communication and organisational skills
- A coaching leadership style focused on team growth
Why this role is different:
You will join a business where engineering remains central to success.


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This is an opportunity to influence both technology and people while leading the development of advanced products sold worldwide.
You will help shape the future of the Electronics Hardware function and play a significant role in the continued growth of Novanta's engineering capability.
Why Novanta?
- Highly innovative technical environment
- Significant leadership impact
- Advanced laser and photonics technologies
- Global business exposure
- Strong culture of development and continuous improvement
- Genuine opportunity to influence the future direction of engineering
If you are interested in applying for this role of Electronics Engineering Manager, please apply directly or reach out to Rebecca Pelham for an initial discussion.
We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, for example with applications, interviews, or assessments, please inform the Talent Acquisition Partner. We will work with you to understand your needs and make appropriate arrangements so you can perform at your best.
Novanta is proud to be an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, military and veteran status, disability, genetics, or any other category protected by federal law or Novanta policy.
Please call +1 781-266-5700 if you need a disability accommodation for any part of the employment process.
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