Engineering Manager – Low Voltage Electronics & Power Systems

Are you an experienced low-voltage electronics engineer ready to lead innovation in 12V/24V power systems, battery charging, and industrial control electronics within a growing UK manufacturer?

We’re partnering with a specialist manufacturer in South Gloucestershire seeking an Engineering Manager to take ownership of their low-voltage battery charging and DC power systems. This is a high-impact, hands-on engineering leadership role for someone who understands real-world electronics design and isn’t afraid to challenge and improve how things are done.

What’s on offer:

• £50,000 – £70,000 per annum (DOE)
• Hybrid working options
• Company pension scheme
• 24 days holiday + bank holidays
• Clear progression pathway to senior leadership / Director level
• Opportunity to shape product strategy and engineering direction

The business

Our client is a specialist UK manufacturer with a long-standing reputation in low-voltage DC power systems, battery charging technology, and industrial electronics. Since the 1980s, they have evolved alongside developments in 12V/24V systems, supporting applications across automotive auxiliary systems, telecoms backup power, mobility, industrial equipment, and specialist battery-powered systems.

Unlike high-voltage EV OEM environments, this business focuses on practical, embedded, and applied low-voltage engineering solutions, combining standard and bespoke product development with servicing, repair, and long-term customer support.

This is a close-knit SME environment where engineers have real influence over product direction and technical decisions.

The role

You will be the technical authority for low-voltage battery charging and DC power systems, leading product development and improving engineering performance across design, manufacturing, and field applications.

This role is both hands-on and strategic - you’ll own the product roadmap while actively solving real engineering problems.

You will also play a key role in shaping the future of the engineering team, including capability development and succession planning.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead development of 12V/24V battery chargers and low-voltage power systems
• Drive innovation in battery charging, recovery, and DC power management
• Own and evolve the product roadmap for low-voltage electronics solutions
• Improve design for manufacture, testing, and product reliability
• Troubleshoot and resolve real-world issues across design, production, and field use
• Mentor and develop engineers within a growing technical team
• Support long-term succession planning and engineering leadership growth

What we’re looking for:

• Strong background in low-voltage electronics (12V/24V DC systems) or power electronics
• Experience in areas such as:
• Battery chargers (industrial / commercial / specialist applications)
• DC power systems
• UPS systems (low-voltage / industrial)
• Embedded power electronics
• Non-HV EV auxiliary systems (not main traction HV systems)
• Hands-on engineering experience (design, development, or applied R&D)
• Practical, problem-solving mindset with attention to real-world application
• Experience in a manufacturing, SME, or product engineering environment
• Leadership experience or readiness to step into a technical leadership role
• Ambition to progress into a future Director-level position

Ideal background

This role is particularly well suited to engineers from:

• Low-voltage electronics manufacturers
• Industrial battery charging companies
• DC power supply / embedded power systems firms
• Specialist engineering SMEs working on 12V/24V systems

Apply

If you’re a low-voltage power systems engineer looking for real ownership, real technical influence, and genuine progression into leadership, apply now for a confidential discussion.

Established in 1994, G&P Quality Management is a world-leading provider of quality management services to the manufacturing industry, primarily in the automotive, aerospace and off-highway sectors. G&P operates as both an employment business and employment agency in providing and advertising opportunities for our clients.

G&P’s philosophy is to provide efficient and effective solutions to eliminate disruptions throughout the manufacturing process and supply chain to support the drive for zero defects reaching the end user.

 

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