What You Will Do: Strategic Leadership : Direct a cross-functional team of manufacturing and process engineers to design and industrialise new electronic products, from initial design concept (RFQ) through to full production handover.
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Lifecycle Management : Lead products through formal stage-gate processes (e.g., AS9145, APQP) from initial bid and concept to production handover.
Design for Excellence (DfX) : Champion Design for Manufacturability (DfM), Testability (DfT), and Cost (DfC) to ensure designs are robust and cost-effective.
Risk Mitigation : Manage Manufacturing Readiness Levels (MRL) and conduct Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) to identify and resolve production risks early.
Supply Chain Integration : Collaborate with procurement and external suppliers to ensure component availability and manufacturing capability.
Risk Mitigation : Proactively identify and resolve technical or supply chain risks using PFMEA and root-cause analysis (RCCA).
Technical Reporting : Establish project baselines for cost, schedule, and quality, providing regular updates to senior leadership and customers.
Cost & Schedule Control : Establish and monitor project baselines for cost, schedule, and scope, frequently reporting progress to senior stakeholders.
Process Development : Drive the creation of manufacturing plans, work instructions, tooling, and fixture requirements.
Cross-Functional Coordination : Align diverse departments-including R&D, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations-to achieve successful launch goals.
Manufacturing Readiness : Oversee Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) assessments and maturation plans to ensure production lines are capable and stable.
Gate Review Management : Chair and manage NPI Gate processes, Design Gate reviews, and Production Readiness Reviews.
Qualifications You Must Have: Education : A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical, Electronic, or Manufacturing Engineering .
Experience : Significant experience in a manufacturing environment, with at least 2-3 years in a leadership or management capacity.
Sector Expertise : Proven track record in a highly regulated environment, such as Aerospace (AS9100/9102), Defence, or Space.
Standards Knowledge : Expertise in industry-specific standards such as AS9100, AS9145 (APQP/PPAP), and J-STD-001 .
Security Clearance : Ability to obtain and maintain national security vetting (e.g., UK SC or US Secret clearance) is often mandatory.
Project Management : Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet) and methodologies (PMP or PRINCE2 certification is highly desirable).
Security Clearance : Ability to obtain and maintain national security clearance (e.g., SC or Secret clearance) is a standard requirement for defence-related roles.
Electronics Expertise : Deep understanding of PCBA (Printed Circuit Board Assembly), SMT (Surface Mount Technology), and microelectronics assembly processes.
Methodologies : Proficiency in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and project management frameworks such as PRINCE2 or PMP .
Systems Proficiency : Skilled in using ERP/MRP tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and PLM software for configuration control and BOM management.
Testing & Quality : Deep understanding of PFMEA, Root Cause Analysis (RCCA), and automated test equipment (ATE) for electro-mechanical systems.
Analytical Ability : Strong data-driven decision-making skills to optimise cycle times and reduce unit production costs.
Design for Excellence (DfX) : Deep understanding of Design for Manufacturability (DfM) and Design to Unit Production Cost (DTUPC).
Technical Interpretation : Ability to interpret complex drawings, Bill of Materials (BOMs), and GD&T specifications. xxuwjjq