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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Hardware Engineering Manager - **Company:** Nicholas Associates Group Limited - **Location:** Sheffield, UK (Remote available) - **Salary:** £55,000 - £65,000 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Digital Electronics, Embedded Software, Firmware, Hardware Design - **Published:** October 21, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.hiredonline.co.uk/jobs/225652560-hardware-engineering-manager/nicholas-associates ## About the Role * Degree in Electronic/Electrical Engineering or related discipline * Strong background in electronic hardware development * Circuit/PCB design experience including analogue and digital circuitry, MCU based products and power supplies. * Engineering leadership experience in delivery against project commitments * Product development and lifecycle experience * Technical communication * Troubleshooting and excellent hands-on problem-solving skills * Strong project management abilities with strong planning and prioritisation capability * Have an excellent work ethic and be self-motivated., Would you be competent dealing with customers within a quality focused environment? Are you a strong communicator who can articulate confidently and solve problems? Do have an engineering or manufactu… ## Description Nicholas Associates has an excellent opportunity for a Hardware Engineering Manager, to join an established & progressive client in the South Yorkshire area. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on the delivery, technical quality & engineering integrity of hardware development. The Hardware Engineering Manager will provide strong technical and people leadership, ensuring the team has clear priorities, realistic commitments and the capability and resources required to deliver the Product and Technology Roadmaps. The role is responsible for driving hardware projects from concept through design, verification, compliance and production readiness; identifying and resolving technical or delivery risks early; and continuously improving engineering methods, tools and processes. Working closely with Product Management, Programme Management, Software/Firmware, QA, Manufacturing and Supply Chain, the role will ensure the company develops reliable, manufacturable and commercially appropriate products at pace., Delivery and accountability * Own delivery performance of the Hardware Engineering team against agreed milestones * Establish clear ownership and deliverables and manage the team to be accountable for their commitments * Identify technical and delivery risks early and take action to mitigate * Work with programme and project management to ensure estimates and progress are managed and evidence based * Drive work packages towards completion Technical leadership * Provide technical leadership and direction * Lead and challenge technical decisions ensuring solutions balance performance, cost, time to market, compliance and manufacturability * Lead HW design reviews, ensuring appropriate documentation and risk analysis * Maintain engineering standards and technical documentation practices * Remain hands on to support troubleshooting and resolution of complex challenge * Verification and production readiness * Ensure designs are robust and manufacturable (DFM) * Work closely with QA and Production/Supply Chain to investigate and resolve quality issues People * Lead coach and develop the hardware team, setting clear expectations for performance * Conduct regular performance reviews * Create a culture that values ownership, pace and continuous improvement and delivery Commerciality * Ensure decisions are informed by deep customer and market knowledge * Work with Product Management to understand the problem being solved * Balance cost, engineering excellence, investment, and time to market. * Engage with other departments (Technical Support, QA and customers) to understand real-world performance and identify areas for improvement Cross-functional leadership * Work well in the R&D leadership team with Embedded Software, System Engineering, Validation, Programme and Project Management and Product Management * Resolve dependencies quickly * Communicate issues, risks and recommendations early to technical and non-technical stakeholders, Site Manager - Fire Remediation Birmingham City Centre 30-Week Contract I'm currently recruiting for an experienced Site Manager to oversee the delivery of a major high-rise residential fire remediati… 8h ago, Position: Mechanical Fitter Location: Southampton Salary: £47-50K DOE Working Hours: 43.75 hours per week, 07:45 - 17:00, Monday to Friday About the Role We are seeking a highly skilled Fitter with a … 12h ago