Position: Manufacturing Architect
Location: Reading
Salary: Up to £100,000 DOE
Job Overview
KO2's client is hiring a founding motor manufacturing architect / engineer to take full ownership of a brand new, high performance manufacturing facility in Reading. This is a genuine ground up opportunity. You will set up the motor assembly facility from scratch, defining how it should be designed, laid out and operated.
Responsibilities
* Architect the manufacturing processes, select equipment, and build a production environment that sets the benchmark for motor manufacturing in Europe.
* Manage day‑to‑day operations, implement robust processes, and continuously optimise performance across yield, throughput and quality.
* Work closely with design engineering to take motors from concept into full production, establishing stator winding processes, rotor & stator assembly, bearing installation, balancing and final verification.
* Procure and commission winding equipment, develop fixtures and tooling, and implement quality systems including process controls, inspection and traceability.
* Take ownership of supplier qualification across key components such as laminations, magnets, winding wire, bearings and housings, ensuring consistent quality from incoming materials through to final product.
* Build and lead the manufacturing team as the facility grows, setting the standard for operation runs and scale.
Qualifications
* Hands‑on engineer with experience in motor or electromechanical manufacturing, particularly in scaling or optimising production lines.
* Experience with winding, assembly and in‑process electrical testing is essential.
* Exposure to high reliability environments such as aerospace or defence would be highly valuable.
Logistics
Full time onsite role based in Reading.
Salary £50,000 to £100,000 with flexibility for exceptional candidates.
Short‑term contract options can be considered as an interim solution while a permanent hire is secured.
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