JOB OVERVIEW: Production Manager / Lead Production Engineer (strain gauging experience critical) sought by exciting market leading electronics & analytics systems business, focused on designing, building, installing and operating measurement systems for the marine sector. Contract type: Permanent Salary : Negotiable but as a guide £45K-£50K (depending on competency) basic plus excellent staff benefits package Location – Havant, Hampshire area Start date - asap Working conditions: Normal office and light workshop environment THE ROLE & OPPORTUNITY As a result of expansion my client has an exciting new vacancy for a Production Manager for their R&D function who MUST have strong experience with strain gauging; Reporting directly to the Head of Operations, duties will include: * Run and oversee the day-to-day operation of our load cell production facility * Manage the team building, calibrating, and testing load sensors * Own production schedules, output targets, and quality standards * Work with operations to optimise parts forecast CANDIDATE PROFILE: The ideal applicant will have; * Firm knowledge of strain gauging & tenure within the industry * Analog electronics * Material impacts on strain gauge/adhesive choice * Surface preparations * Strain gauge suppliers * Strong background in mechanical and electronic assembly, ideally with sensor style products * Experience in leadin...