Electronics Engineering Manager - UK

We don’t just build technology. We build hope. 

Are you an experienced engineering leader ready to shape the future of innovative medical technology?  

We're looking for an Electronics Engineering Manager to lead our UK-based Electronic/Electrical Engineering team within the Hardware Engineering department. In this pivotal role, you'll drive global collaboration, align strategies with industry best practices, and mentor a talented team of engineers.  

You'll work across functions and international sites to optimise our engineering capability and capacity, contributing to the development of cutting-edge Linac Solutions.  

If you're passionate about technical excellence, strategic leadership, and making a real impact across the product lifecycle, we’d love to hear from you. 

What you’ll do at Elekta 

Your responsibilities will include (but is not limited to): 

• Lead and inspire the Engineering team, driving innovation and excellence in people, technology, and processes. 

• Champion engineering principles, imparting knowledge, methods, and strategic thinking across the team and department. 

• Play a pivotal role in the hardware engineering management team, influencing key decisions and strategic directions. 

• Contribute to the development of product and technical roadmaps in collaboration with product management, solution architects, and domain system engineers. 

• Responsibility for the quality of engineering deliverables. 

• Engage in systems engineering activities, including system decomposition, risk analysis, and defining functional and non-functional requirements. 

• Build and nurture a high-performing, collaborative Engineering team that consistently delivers exceptional value. “Own the problem” and accountable mindset. 

• Mentor and guide team members, providing technical expertise and fostering professional growth. 

• Strategically develop team capabilities, addressing current and future needs through training, development, and succession planning. 

• Promote a LEAN-Agile mindset within the team. 

• Collaborate across business lines to optimise domain solutions and operating mechanisms. 

The right stuff: 

• Ability to operate independently and through others at multiple levels of an organisation and in an international/multi-cultural environment. 

• Demonstrated aptitude for strategic thinking, solve problems and strong negotiation skills. 

• Effective team building skills, organisational and staff development. 

• Experience in managing customer/supplier relationships effectively. 

• Ability to speak and present publicly. 

• Flexible style ("do whatever it takes" approach). 

• Strong in building and maintaining successful and effective working relationships with both direct reports, management peers and other colleagues within the group. 

• Strong, proactive communication skills with a positive influencing style using all available tools. Concise and coherent written work. 

• Personality based on strong ethical standard, values and good judgement. 

What you bring: 

*We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement—your unique skills and experiences might be exactly what we're looking for!    

• Degree qualified or significant relevant experience. Minimum of an HND/HNC in an engineering or scientific subject. 

• 10 years or more of leadership experience with complex systems/product development. 

• Can demonstrate excellent results in a technical management position. 

• Experience from a heavily regulated business environment with formal training in medical product safety desirable. 

• Risk management policy, principals and processes; medical sector specific knowledge is desirable, including ISO 13485, IEC 60601. 

• Chartered Engineer from a recognised engineering body. 

• Highly conversant and experienced with a range of Elekta products. Expert level of knowledge in the Linac Devices product portfolio. 

• Sound appreciation of software, mechanics, electronics and physics as applied to Elekta products. 

• Proven experience in design or application of engineering/science, through to product release in cross-functional projects. 

• Detail-oriented, analytical and has excellent problem solving and troubleshooting abilities. 

What you’ll get: 

In this role, you will work for a higher purpose; hope for everyone dealing with cancer, and   for everyone regardless of where in the world, to have access to the best cancer care. In   addition to this, Elekta offers a range of benefits.  

• Hybrid work option (you are required to work from the Crawley HQ at least 3 days/week) 

• Up to 25 paid vacation days (plus bank holidays)  

• Holiday Purchase Scheme 

• Private Medical Insurance 

• Attractive Employer Pension Contribution Package 

• Cycle to work scheme 

• Life Assurance 

• Onsite subsidized restaurant, offering budget-friendly dining 

• Love electric (Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme) 

Hiring process 
 

We are looking forward to hearing from you! Apply by submitting your application and résumé in English, via the “Apply” button. Please note that we do not accept applications by e-mail.  

 
Your Elekta contact 
 

For questions, please contact the Global Talent Acquisition Partner responsible, Sarah Elmasry, at [email protected]. We do not accept applications through e-mail. 

 
We are an equal opportunity employer 

We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.