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Production Engineering Manager, crawley, west sussex
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Client:
Terry Parris Associates
Location:
crawley, west sussex, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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2
Posted:
10.07.2025
Expiry Date:
24.08.2025
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Job Description:
Production Engineering Manager
Location: Crawley, West Sussex
Hours: 37 hours per week (Monday to Friday, half-day on Fridays)
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Department: Engineering / Operations
Role Overview
We are seeking a Process Production Engineering Manager to lead our production engineering function within a high-mix, low-to-medium volume electronics manufacturing environment. You will be responsible for ensuring robust and scalable production processes across our SMT and PCB assembly lines, with a particular focus on continuous improvement, process capability, NPI integration, and quality assurance.
This is a hands-on leadership role where you will work cross-functionally with production, quality, design, and supply chain teams to optimise efficiency, drive technical excellence, and support the delivery of customer projects on time and to specification.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage and lead the production engineering team supporting SMT, PCB assembly, and box build processes.
* Develop, standardise, and maintain robust manufacturing processes for both legacy and new products.
* Oversee process capability, performance monitoring, and yield improvements across all stages of production.
* Lead the implementation of new production equipment and technologies, including process validation and operator training.
* Act as the technical authority during NPI introduction, ensuring Design for Manufacturability (DfM) is applied effectively.
* Collaborate with Quality and Operations teams to resolve manufacturing issues and reduce scrap/rework levels.
* Drive lean manufacturing initiatives and identify opportunities for cost reduction, cycle time reduction, and throughput enhancement.
* Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, IPC-A-610, and other relevant standards.
* Support and maintain appropriate process documentation, including PFMEAs, control plans, work instructions, and risk assessments.
Required Experience & Qualifications
* HND/Degree in Electronic Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or similar.
* Proven experience in a process or production engineering role within an electronics manufacturing environment, ideally with SMT/PCB assembly.
* Experience managing or supervising a team of engineers or technicians.
* Strong understanding of electronic component assembly, reflow soldering, AOI, and functional testing processes.
* Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement tools and methodologies.
* Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
* Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
This is a fantastic opportunity for aProduction Engineering Manager to make a real impact If you are ready to take on a leadership role where you can drive efficiency and team performance, apply today!
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Created on 10/07/2025 by JR United Kingdom
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