Engineering Manager

Littelfuse (NASDAQ: LFUS) is a diversified industrial technology manufacturing company shaping solutions for the safe and efficient transfer of electrical energy. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, we serve customers across industrial, transportation, and electronics markets worldwide. With approximately 16,000 employees we design and manufacture innovative technologies that support electrification, energy efficiency, and advanced automation. Our global reach is matched by a culture that empowers innovation and long-term growth. Guided by our principles We Care, We Succeed With Our Customers, and We Own the Outcome, we work collaboratively, think boldly, and deliver solutions that move industries forward.

We are seeking a highly motivated Engineering Manager to join our growing
Engineering team, based in Cádiz, Spain. This team is expanding to lead new product development in industrial safety electronics, with a focus on ground fault / residual current monitoring and insulation monitoring. Reporting to the regional Engineering leader, this role is first and foremost a people-management role: you will lead and develop a small, mixed-seniority team of engineers, while also owning the technical project management needed to deliver electronic product design, development, prototyping, and validation. The individual will be accountable for establishing and driving engineering plans that meet core project KPIs, while developing team capability and performance as the team grows.
The Engineering Manager will play a critical role in our growing regional presence, serving as a technical and organizational leader for the local team while collaborating closely with global engineering, product management, and operations.

About the Job

• Lead, coach and develop a small, mixed-seniority team of approximately 4-5 engineers, owning their day-to-day priorities, development and performance

• Provide technical and organizational leadership to the engineering team, acting as a knowledgeable point of contact for technical discussions and challenges

• Apply sound engineering judgment to help the team resolve technical and organizational roadblocks

• Manage engineering project schedules, resources and priorities, ensuring activities remain on track and aligned with business needs

• Partner with Product Management to prioritize engineering activities against business and market requirements

• Collaborate closely with global Engineering, Product Management, Quality, Manufacturing and Operations teams to ensure high-quality and timely delivery

• Support new product development and ensure appropriate safety, quality and regulatory requirements are considered throughout the development process

• Promote a Design for Excellence (DFx) mindset and continuous improvement within the engineering organization

• Support the team in navigating technical challenges related to industrial electronic products and electrical safety applications

• Help ensure engineering activities are delivered within agreed timelines and scope

• Contribute to the growth and development of the local engineering organization as the team expands

• Travel occasionally within Europe and internationally as required

About You

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related engineering discipline

• Previous experience leading or managing an engineering or technical team

• Strong understanding of electrical and/or electronic engineering, with the ability to understand technical challenges and engage effectively with engineers

• Experience working in an engineering environment, preferably within industrial electronics, electrical products or a related technical field

• Ability to provide technical guidance and support without necessarily being directly responsible for hands-on product design

• Strong people leadership, coaching and team-development skills

• Experience managing engineering projects, priorities, resources and deliverables

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with high attention to detail

• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills

• Comfortable working across multiple functional groups and within a global organization

• Fluent English and Spanish, both written and verbal

• Willingness to travel occasionally within Europe and internationally as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience managing engineering teams within electronic product design, industrial electronics or a related field

• Experience with industrial electrical safety products or electrical monitoring applications

• Experience working with IEC, UL or comparable regulatory and safety standards

• Familiarity with product development, engineering validation and manufacturing processes

• Familiarity with Design for Excellence (DFx) principles

• Experience with project management tools and methodologies

• Experience collaborating with global engineering and cross-functional teams

Littelfuse strives to empower associate growth and development in a culture of ongoing collaboration and respect for diverse global perspectives and expertise.

Our Core Values – We Care, We Succeed With Our Customers, We Own The Outcome – support us in our mission to improve the safety, reliability, and performance of our customers’ products that use electrical energy.

We are an equal-opportunity employer that takes pride in giving every associate the means and courage to make a difference – everywhere, every day.

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At Littelfuse, we support employee growth and development. Guided by our culture principles, our teams work together to deliver value for customers and make a positive impact in the communities where we operate. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to grow and contribute. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, performance-based incentives, flexible work arrangements, and development opportunities.