Production Engineering & Test Manager page is loaded## Production Engineering & Test Managerlocations: Great Yarmouth, UKtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR101308**Drive Transformation. Lead Innovation. Shape the Future of Advanced Manufacturing.**We’re seeking a **Production Engineering & Test Manager** to lead a highly skilled engineering function and deliver our ambitious engineering strategy. This is a high-impact leadership role at the heart of our manufacturing operations.**About the Role**You will head up our Production Engineering & Test team – driving technical excellence, improving process performance, and embedding smart, scalable solutions across our manufacturing environment.You will:* Build robust, efficient production flow lines* Lead lean and digital transformation* Introduce AI-enabled tools that elevate decision-making, productivity, and quality* Ensure our engineering and test practices meet the highest standards of aerospace and high-reliability manufacturing**What You’ll Be Doing**Operational Excellence* Lead the team to deliver across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Service KPIs* Optimise production flow, reduce waste, and strengthen process discipline* Apply structured lean methodologies – VSM, 5S, Standard Work, Kaizen, SMED, visual management* Own complex root-cause investigations (8D, FMEA, SPC, Fishbone)* Drive improvements in yield, cycle time, reliability, and cost efficiency* Develop engineering roadmaps aligned with long-term business strategyDigital & AI Transformation* Champion the adoption of digital solutions and AI technologies* Deliver improvements in predictive maintenance, automated inspection, yield modelling, and capacity planningCompliance & Governance* Ensure processes meet AS9100 and high-reliability aerospace standards* Improve documentation, configuration control, and engineering governanceTechnical Leadership* Lead engineering strategy for key products and processes throughout the lifecycle* Deliver capital investments, automation upgrades, and equipment capability improvementsTeam Leadership* Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing engineering team, driving performance accountability* Build capability and resilience through structured development and succession planning* Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and proactive problem‐solvingCross‐Functional Influence* Work collaboratively with Manufacturing, Quality, R&D, Supply Chain, and Programme teams* Support smooth transitions from NPI into volume production**What You’ll Bring**Essential* Degree in an Engineering discipline* 2–5+ years in Production or Manufacturing Engineering (or relevant technical leadership)* Hands-on leadership of engineering teams* Strong AS9100 and regulated manufacturing knowledge* Experience with high-reliability microelectronics production* Demonstrated lean manufacturing experience* Exposure to digital manufacturing or data analyticsDesirable* Experience with MCM, Thick Film Hybrid or PCBA technologies* Experience implementing AI or advanced analytics* Capital equipment specification and commissioningCompetencies* Strong, decisive leadership* Excellent problem-solving and RCA capability* Strategic mindset with a disciplined, structured approach* Skilled communicator with confident stakeholder management* Commercial awareness and cost discipline* Ability to manage ambiguity and competing prioritiesOther Requirements* Ability to obtain SC clearance* Willingness to travel as requiredThis is an opportunity to shape the engineering vision, coach talented engineers, and deliver real, measurable performance improvement across the business.**What We Can Offer You*** Flexible working practices – we work a 9-day fortnight, offer flexitime, and work a half day Friday* 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) with the option to buy up to 5 additional days* Private healthcare* Health cash plan – cash back for everyday health expenses* Additional benefits including access to 24/7 remote GP services, physiotherapy consultations and gym discounts* Pension scheme with 6% employer contributions* Life assurance – 4 x annual salary* Reward and recognition platform* Discount platform – retail, leisure, gym discounts and more* Employee assistance programme with access to confidential counselling services* Support for further training and education* Relocation assistance up to £8,000 if you relocate to take up a position with usEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)## Third-Party RecruitersPlease note, that per Spectrum Control Policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening and in alignment with our values and expectations. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that Spectrum Control will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity. If you or your agency are interested in becoming an approved vendor please contact scirecruiting@am.spectrumcontrol.com.Spectrum Control combines engineering expertise, innovation and manufacturing excellence to enable mission-critical solutions. Designed to solve complex problems in signal modulation and transmission, Spectrum Control solutions enable high quality product performance in the military and government, space, commercial, aerospace, security, medical, industrial and communications industries. Through proven experience and innovation, Spectrum Control delivers reliable solutions for the most rugged environments in the world – and beyond. Our team works to understand each customer’s needs at every level, which leads to long-term partnerships with our customers that transcend transactions and projects, helping to drive ongoing value at all levels of an organization. Spectrum Control operates by the following guiding principles: safety, integrity, respect, ethics, trust and continuous improvement. Spectrum Control is dedicated to delivering highly-engineered, reliable products that help save, enhance and protect lives. The company employs a secure, trusted, innovative, empowered and resilient environment to collaborate across the organization to deliver impactful results to our customers. Founded in 1981, Spectrum Control brought together the power of several trusted brands and formed a uniquely capable partner for RF/microwave, electromagnetic, and security solutions. Over the past 70 years, the company’s engineers and technologists have led the way in creating high-quality solutions for demanding environments everywhere. Today, Spectrum Control's team includes 1,300+ people working across 14 design/manufacturing centers in North America and Europe.
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