Lead Manufacturing Engineer

Lead Manufacturing Engineer focuses on developing manufacturing and assembly processes for advanced electronic products.

What the role involves

• Developing manufacturing and assembly processes for advanced electronic products.
• Supporting the transition from R&D prototype builds into commercial-ready production.
• Designing and implementing low-volume automation and robotic assembly solutions.
• Working closely with design engineers on Design for Manufacture.
• Evaluating manufacturing methods including adhesives, sealing technologies, tooling and precision assembly techniques.
• Supporting product validation, testing and certification activities.

Skills and requirements

• Relevant technical, electrical, mechanical, maintenance, gas, plumbing, or engineering experience may be required.

Confirmed role details

• They are looking to appoint a Lead Manufacturing Engineer as the organisation is transitioning from advanced R&D into early-stage commercialisation.
• As Lead Manufacturing Engineer, you will take ownership of manufacturing development activities from early concept through to prototype and low-volume production.

Candidate fit

• Degree qualified in Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience within advanced manufacturing, precision engineering, power electronics, aerospace, defence, medical devices or similar high-reliability sectors.
• Experience developing manufacturing processes, tooling or automation systems.

Known job details

• Pay: £60,000 - £70,000