Software Engineering Manager / Software Development Manager (C++/CAD/CAM)

Job Description

Who are CloudNC?
At CloudNC we are ambitiously and successfully developing deep technology that automates CNC Manufacturing. We have a factory running commercially to produce intricate and high-specification work for our clients which allows us to also tie in our software to a tangible, physical output.
In excess of £150 Bn worth of components are produced using CNC machines every year. The industry is reliant heavily on human input, it is slow and costly. Demand and value of the industry is rapidly growing, as are the increased demands on a vanishing workforce (50% will retire within the next decade).We are driving a manufacturing revolution (Industry 4.0) and we have achieved notable success and world firsts where others have failed. We are ambitiously scaling up with credible backing, with incredible backers, and exceptional teams. We have been featured in Forbes and technology linked organisations (e.g. TechCrunch, The Engineer etc.), we were awarded and named as Technology Pioneers by the World Economic Forum and our founders are listed in the Forbes 30 under 30.
What it’s like to work together.
With our recent successful investment round, we are now embarking on a strong scaling plan over the short/medium and long term - pivotal to this success are the people.Our teams have their own individuality and operate with their own cadence, we would love to have those discussions with you during the interview process. We are guided by the mission and by being humans of empathy, intellectual curiosity, collaboration, and continuous improvement/development (of self and the team).We are over 80 people strong, with the ambition to double this headcount in the near future. We encourage your thoughts and feedback to help shape the company, whether through direct correspondence, Peakon platform, open door time and other channels.We operate a “flexible first” environment, our HQ office is based in London and our modern factory is based in Chelmsford, Essex.
The Role
As we continue to expand our Autonomous Machining Team (AMT), we are looking for passionate and people-manager first Engineering Managers.The role will revolve around managing two or three highly skilled software teams in their journey to revolutionise the CNC industry.The role will report to the AMT Senior Engineer Manager.
To be successful as an engineering manager, you should have exceptional human interaction skills, great communication, working knowledge of different engineering disciplines and how they relate to one another, and an aptitude for managing risk. Ideally, candidates will have proof of their supervisory and technical skills, and an appreciation for the complex nature of the industry.
Skills and Experience sought.High empathy and ability to keep the team members motivated.Looking after career growth and ensuring each member is working at its best.Supervising the work of multiple teams and inject SDLC best practices.Planning and executing strategies for completing projects on time, working closely with team tech leads.Determining the need for training and talent development.Expanding the teams while applying best hiring practicesEnsuring products have the support of upper management.
Engineering Manager Requirements:Master's degree in engineering management, technical management, or business administration.Bachelor's degree in an engineering field.Proven supervisory and technical skills.Track record of delivering complex projects.Experience with Scrum and Agile methodologies
Equal opportunities statement.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, valuing individuality and embracing all people. The success of CloudNC is a result of diversity of thought. We recognise this comes from people truly belonging. We encourage different perspectives and skills to collaborate towards our mission – disrupting the manufacturing industry. We celebrate diversity and continually improve our inclusivity efforts.