Engineering Mgr - Electronics or Software

Be You - Our people create our best Plexus.  

Ingrained in our culture of inclusion is the philosophy that each individual offers diverse perspectives, backgrounds and experiences that create great outcomes when we are united as a team.

We embrace the differences of all our colleagues, celebrate diversity and welcome applications from underrepresented groups and candidates, regardless of their background. We are proud to be registered as the Disability Confident committed employer, and we recruit purely on the basis of skills and experience. 

Who we are and what we do? 

We help our customers deliver products to the world which have a profound impact on people’s lives. 
From ultrasound units and 3D printing to network security applications and in-flight Wi-Fi, we help create products that build a better world.
We’re a global team of experts who partner with our customers to bring their products to life through inspired innovation and world-class customer service.

The Role

We're looking for an Engineering Manager to lead our Hardware Electronics or Software Engineering team at our Livingston/Bathgate Design Centre. In this role, you'll be the driving force behind our core technology, managing projects and guiding a team of skilled engineers to deliver exceptional results for our customers.

You'll be a key player in shaping our team's culture and success. We need a leader who can not only manage projects on time and on budget but also empower their team to reach their full potential.

In this role, you will:

• Project & Cost Management: You'll oversee all aspects of company and customer projects, from managing resources and budgets to leading the team in finding innovative solutions. You'll also be responsible for optimising your team's workflow, ensuring they're focused on high-impact activities.

• Technical Leadership & Quality: You will be responsible for the technical success of our programs, ensuring we understand customer needs and have the right people and processes in place to meet them. You'll proactively identify project risks and implement solutions to keep things on track, all while upholding and improving our quality standards.

• Talent Development: As a leader, you'll hire diverse and highly skilled engineers who can help us grow. You'll be a mentor and a coach, focusing on employee development, succession planning, and helping each team member achieve their career goals. We'll rely on you to embody and champion our core values, holding your team to the same high standards.

Education and requirements: 

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field is required. A Master's degree in Engineering or Business Administration is a plus.

• Seven or more years of related engineering experience is required.

• Two or more years of project management experience is preferred.

• Prior experience in a service-based industry is also a plus.

If you have a combination of education and experience that aligns with these requirements, we encourage you to apply.

Ready to lead and inspire? We're excited to see what you can bring to our team.

Why you will love it? 

At Plexus, we’re at our best when opportunities are met with passion, open communication, and teamwork. Our employees work alongside a global team of experts who engage in projects that span a variety of industries – helping our customers in creating the products that build a better world. 

At Plexus, you will find:

• A workplace centered on collaboration and integrity

• Supportive leadership teams that value work-life balance through a flexible work environment

• An inclusive environment that values diverse backgrounds, experiences, and expertise

• Flexible career paths across a variety of disciplines

• Innovative design solutions and state-of-the-art technology that improves lives

• Through our commitment to local community involvement we encourage our employees to participate in outreach activities with charities, local Schools, Universities, and Colleges and to promote careers in the STEM fields

Additionally, when you join, we want you to enjoy what you do and be rewarded for your contribution, so we have a range of attractive benefits on offer:

• Bespoke development plan

• Online learning and formal development programs

• Full-time, permanent employment contract

• Enhanced pension contributions

• 33 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays) 

• Paid family leave

• Private medical insurance

• Group income protection insurance

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme 

• Cycle to work scheme

• Volunteer time off

• Flexible Hybrid Working Available (role dependent)

• Life assurance

• Occupational health

• Vision care discounts

• Discount schemes 

• Company sick pay scheme 

• Onsite gym/ discounted gym 

Application Process

We don’t look for culture fit, but culture add. We value all the perspectives our team brings to the table, and we want to hear from YOU. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions, and will look at candidates holistically, balancing work, education and additional experiences.