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Embedded Software Team ManagerCheck all associated application documentation thoroughly before clicking on the apply button at the bottom of this description.The Embedded Software Manager will work within the Engineering department based at our site in Hunmanby or Mansfield. They will be required to perform a hands-on role within the matrixed engineering team to line manage a subset of the engineering team in the delivery of new product developments and the maintenance of existing.Requirements:Expert in C/C++ for embedded systemsUnderstanding to Linux operating systems and application development, including YoctoAn appreciation of the power generation industry and/or control and automation solutionsUnderstanding of product development and managing multi discipline teamsSoftware development life cycles, tools and processesA functional safety standard such as ISO 26262, 61508 or IEC 60730Good understanding of cyber security principles and technologies for embedded systems Excellent written and verbal communication skillsExcellent ability in work break down and task estimation with a willingness to commit and drive projects to completionFamiliar with combined stage gated (waterfall) / agile development approachesRisk identification and mitigation techniquesComfortable communicating with both technical engineers and managementProblem-solving and trouble-shooting capabilitiesEnthusiastic and optimistic7 years+ experience as a senior engineer or team leader, with direct reports 7 years+ working as an embedded software engineer, with a mixture of RTOS and Linux project exposure A background in electronics, possibly from degree education Relevant Bachelors DegreeKey Duties & Responsibilities:Line management of a segment of DSE engineering team. Engineers are located at both the North Yorkshire and Sutton in Ashfield sites with some remote and hybrid working in placeLine management includes day to day task management, 1:1 appraisal, goal setting, creating, and guiding personal development plans, holiday approval and sickness reviewWork collaboratively with the Project Mangers to review the technical content of projects, define and estimate the duration of tasks to form project plans, assist in making sure project plans are technically correct and appropriate timescales are being worked toWork with Project to allocate engineering work tasks to the reporting segment, using JIRA or similar tool for task managementProvide technical guidance and be a mentor to junior engineersReview and be responsibility for engineering work to ensure a high standard of output from the reporting segmentEnsure the engineers have the necessary skills, knowledge, and tools to complete the tasks. Work with the engineering management team to address gaps as necessaryWork at the project inception stage to provide product and project costs estimates, feasibility studies and ensure that high level technical requirements are capture completely prior to wider engineering involvementBe a technical decision maker and contribute to platforms and architecture strategyAssist in the development of in-house tools and processSupport the wider company be answering technical questionsAdministration and maintenance of engineering systems, revision and variant control systems, issue management systemsWork with other supervisors and engineering managers to ensure alignment on technology, processes, designs and testingReview department KPIs to ensure targets are being hitDepending on size of team, work hands on as an engineer for the relevant disciplineRisk identification and mitigation techniques, relating to the determination of functional safety levelsComfortable communicating with technical engineersBenefits:25 days holiday + Bank HolidaysNew flexible holiday schemeBupa Healthcare packageLife InsuranceEnhanced Maternity/Paternity pay5% Pension contributionsCompanywide performance based annual bonus scheme