Engineering Manager

Summary

Join MOO, a 400+ strong team creating print and digital products, as an experienced Engineering Manager (operations & manufacturing). Lead operational engineering efforts bridging digital and physical worlds, driving development and optimization of new physical products. You will play a key role in platform evolution, overseeing the transition to a modern architecture and leading engineering for in-house manufacturing and shipping. This hands-on leadership role blends people development, technical delivery, and operational excellence. You'll foster a culture of continuous learning and build an inclusive team environment. The ideal candidate is a people-focused leader with a software engineering background and a passion for inclusive teams.

Requirements

• Excellent communication, team leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Proven experience leading engineering teams in a delivery-focused environment
• Collaborative experience working with Product and UX teams and strong alignment with Agile principles
• Experience working with diverse stakeholders across functions
• A strong interest in operational domains—such as manufacturing, shipping, fulfilment, or supply chain
• Strong facilitation and cross-functional collaboration skills

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a high-performing engineering team, including coaching, mentoring, and technical direction
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development
• Build and maintain an inclusive, supportive team environment through empathy and active listening
• Conduct regular performance reviews and offer actionable, constructive feedback
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration across departments
• Oversee planning, execution, and delivery of technical projects to meet agreed timelines and quality benchmarks
• Maintain a steady delivery pace by proactively removing blockers
• Provide transparent stakeholder communication, including regular updates and progress tracking
• Identify potential risks and implement mitigation strategies early
• Collaborate effectively within Product Trios to deliver meaningful business value
• Provide hands-on technical leadership and ensure adoption of engineering best practices
• Drive system reliability, scalability, and performance across all operational applications
• Develop strategies to manage technical debt without compromising delivery
• Ensure all engineering initiatives align with the wider business strategy and goals

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Java (v17 or v21), and infrastructure as code tools like Terraform
• Exposure to Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) such as Tulip
• A background in eCommerce, manufacturing, or logistics technology
• Understanding of platform transitions and legacy system migrations

Benefits

• 25 days holiday rising by one day for each year here (for 5 years)
• A matched pension scheme
• MOO’s share option scheme
• Paid parental leave
• Private healthcare
• Life insurance
• A season ticket loan
• A cycle to work scheme
• Flexible work schedules with hybrid and remote working for certain roles as well as a Work From Anywhere program