Senior Technical Manager
5 days ago
Bristol
Senior Technical Manager Gloucestershire Competitive Salary + Development Overview: Are you a hands-on technical leader with a passion for battery systems and power electronics? Do you enjoy shaping innovative products from concept to production in a fast-moving, specialist environment? This is a rare opportunity to lead a small, experienced team and drive the next chapter of growth for a UK manufacturer producing 12V/24V battery chargers, power supplies, and bespoke charging solutions for automotive, haulage, telecoms, mobility, and industrial applications. As Senior Technical Manager, you’ll combine technical depth, operational expertise, and strategic vision to guide product development, strengthen manufacturing processes, and build team capability for the future. What You’ll Do: Lead Technical Excellence • Be the go-to authority for electronics design, product architecture, and technical decisions., • Drive development of low-voltage automotive electronics, including SMPS, DC–DC converters, high-current charging circuits, and embedded control systems., • Ensure all products meet CE/UKCA and relevant automotive standards., • Own a forward-looking product roadmap that aligns with growth ambitions., • Lead development of new products and upgrades that expand the portfolio beyond current specialist ranges., • Translate market and customer needs into clear, actionable engineering specifications., • Introduce innovative solutions that improve performance, reduce costs, and deliver an exceptional user experience., • Oversee the product lifecycle from concept to low-volume production and ongoing support., • Strengthen build processes, test methods, and quality controls in a hands-on assembly environment., • Introduce scalable improvements to efficiency, repeatability, and documentation., • Lead root-cause analysis for field issues, warranty returns, and production defects., • Lead and mentor a small R&D team, ensuring knowledge is transferred and succession plans are in place., • Develop capability through recruitment, training, and process development., • Support the manufacturing team, fostering a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement., • Maintain rigorous documentation and design controls, including test reports, validation plans, and change control records., • Strong background in automotive electronics, low-voltage DC systems, and battery technologies (lead acid, AGM, EFB, lithium)., • Proven experience in power electronics, SMPS design, high-current charging, and protection circuitry., • Familiarity with battery testing, diagnostic algorithms, EMC design, and automotive qualification processes., • Experienced in leading small engineering and production teams., • Skilled in taking products from concept to production in resource-constrained environments., • Excellent communicator, able to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders., • Strategic thinker with commercial awareness, operational pragmatism, and a hands-on approach., • Experience in small manufacturing or low-volume specialist electronics., • Knowledge of modern battery technologies, low-voltage power supplies, and testing methodologies., • Practical, hands-on approach with prototypes, test rigs, and production challenges., • Continuous improvement mindset focused on reliability, process, and quality., • Deliver new products that drive revenue growth., • Build team capability, retain knowledge, and strengthen succession planning., • Improve product reliability, manufacturability, and customer satisfaction.