Job Description
Production Engineering ManagerAbout the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Production Engineering Manager to establish and lead a newly formed Production Engineering function within a high-technology engineering organisation.
This role will bridge the gap between research & development and manufacturing, ensuring innovative products are successfully transitioned from development into robust, scalable and efficient production.
Key ResponsibilitiesTeam Leadership & Function Development
* Build, lead and develop a high-performing Production Engineering team across electronics, mechanical and software disciplines.
* Define the structure, responsibilities and best practices for the Production Engineering function.
* Foster a collaborative, solutions-focused culture centred on continuous improvement.
New Product Introduction (NPI)
* Lead the structured transfer of products from R&D into manufacturing.
* Establish and manage a robust New Product Introduction (NPI) framework.
* Ensure products are production-ready across:
o Assembly
o Test
o Calibration
o Programming
o Scale-up
* Embed Design for Manufacture (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA) and Design for Test (DFT) principles early in development.
* Ensure all documentation, tooling, BOMs and processes are in place before production launch.
Skills & ExperienceEssential
* Degree (or equivalent experience) in Engineering (Electronic, Mechanical, Software, Manufacturing or related discipline).
* Significant experience in Production Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or NPI leadership.
* Proven experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams.
* Strong understanding of:
o Electronics manufacturing and PCB assembly
o Mechanical production processes
o Production test systems and automation
o Software release and configuration control within manufacturing