Audio Engineering Manager

Position Title: Audio Engineering Manager Location: Southwater, West Sussex (On-site) Type: Full-Time | Permanent

 

About the Role
An established global audio technology company is seeking an Audio Engineering Manager to lead and develop a high-performing team specialising in transducer and acoustic technologies. This position requires an experienced engineering leader who is passionate about innovation, people development, and delivering exceptional product performance.
While expertise in transducer design is highly valued, applications are also encouraged from candidates with backgrounds in automotive audio, acoustics,

structural mechanics, or electrical engineering who can demonstrate strong technical leadership and team development skills.

 

Key Responsibilities
• Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary engineering team, fostering collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee the design and development of transducer and acoustic technologies, ensuring performance, quality, and delivery objectives are achieved.
• Partner with R&D, Product, and Manufacturing teams to translate user requirements into robust engineering solutions.
• Drive capability building, performance management, and succession planning within the team.
• Contribute to strategic planning, resourcing, and the long-term technology roadmap.

 

Required Experience and Skills
• Proven track record managing technical or engineering teams within acoustics, audio systems, or related fields such as automotive sound or electronics.
• Strong people management and leadership skills, with experience in coaching and developing technical talent.
• Sound understanding of mechanical or electrical engineering fundamentals.
• Familiarity with finite element analysis (FEA) tools used for structural mechanics or acoustic simulation.
• Excellent communication skills, able to explain complex technical information clearly to varied audiences.
• Passionate about innovation and developing world-class engineering capability.

 

Benefits
• Competitive salary and performance-related bonus scheme.
• Generous holiday allowance and private medical insurance.
• Cycle-to-work scheme, free on-site parking, and employee referral programme.
• Staff discounts on premium audio products.
• Collaborative working environment with a strong culture of innovation and continuous improvement.