Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Socode are partnering with a well-established engineering consultancy delivering complex product development programmes across multiple industries. As their project portfolio continues to grow, they’re looking to appoint a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to strengthen their capability across electronics and mechanical product delivery. This is a hands-on leadership role focused on bridging R&D and manufacturing. You’ll play a key role in ensuring products move efficiently from prototype through to scalable production, while building and developing a high-performing team. What will you be doing? • Providing design for manufacture and assembly (DfMA) input across engineering projects • Supporting the transition of complex electronic and mechanical products into production • Managing and coordinating external supply chain partners and contract manufacturers • Driving improvements in manufacturing processes, tools, and best practices • Supporting bids and proposals with manufacturing insight • Working closely with project managers and technical teams to deliver programmes • Assessing supplier performance and resolving quality or delivery issues • Leading and developing a small team of engineers and technical specialists What are they looking for? • Strong experience in manufacturing engineering within an electronics or RF-led environment • Background working across the full product development lifecycle • Good understanding of electronics manufacturing processes (e.g. SMT, PCB assemblies) • Experience managing suppliers and contract manufacturers • Ability to operate in a fast-paced, client-facing environment • Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders • Experience leading or mentoring engineering teams Nice to have • Experience working with RF or high-complexity electronic systems • Exposure to low-to-mid volume production environments • Background in consultancy or customer-facing engineering roles • Knowledge of regulated industries or advanced manufacturing sectors