Mechatronics Engineering Manager

About the role

This senior engineering leadership position is with an established industrial engineering and process solutions business. The role blends hands‑on technical expertise with people management, allowing you to guide a multidisciplinary team while remaining directly involved in design decisions.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary engineering team covering mechanical, electrical/electronic, instrumentation and automation.
• Own engineering design governance, reviewing calculations, drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Challenge designs constructively, approve engineering changes and ensure compliance with quality, safety and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with Sales, Projects, Production, Service, Procurement and Quality on proposals, tenders and complex client requirements.
• Resolve engineering problems through root‑cause analysis and drive continuous improvement of standards, processes and products.
• Mentor engineers, build technical capability and represent the function in client and multidisciplinary discussions.

Required profile

• Proven experience as a Mechatronics or Mechanical Engineer who has progressed into senior engineering leadership.
• Strong technical credibility across mechanical, electrical/electronic, instrumentation and automation disciplines.
• Ability to balance strategic leadership with detailed technical review and problem solving.
• Excellent communication skills for cross‑functional collaboration and client interaction.

Required skills

• Mechanical engineering design
• Electrical/electronic engineering design
• Instrumentation and automation expertise
• Engineering design review and approval processes
• Engineering change management
• Root‑cause analysis

What we offer

• Senior leadership role where technical expertise remains central.
• Opportunity to shape engineering standards and influence complex solution delivery.
• Scope to develop and mentor a high‑performing engineering team.
• Competitive remuneration package aligned with market standards.