Principle Production Engineer

On behalf of a very well-established client, supplying specialist products to high end customers, we are looking for an experienced and motivated Principal Production Engineer to play a leading role in delivering high-quality electronic and electromechanical manufacturing solutions. This is an exciting opportunity for a technically accomplished engineer who enjoys solving complex manufacturing challenges, working directly with customers, and leading the introduction of new products into production. You'll be a key technical authority within the business, helping drive continuous improvement, manufacturing excellence, and customer satisfaction. As our Principal Production Engineer, you will: * Act as the primary technical point of contact for customers, providing expert engineering support. * Lead manufacturing engineering activities across production programmes. * Support the introduction of new products, ensuring smooth transition from design to manufacture. * Identify opportunities to improve quality, efficiency and productivity across manufacturing processes. * Support customer audits, technical reviews and programme meetings. * Investigate and resolve technical issues affecting production. We're looking for someone who combines strong technical expertise with excellent communication and leadership skills. Essential * Degree in Electronics Engineering, HNC (or equivalent experience). * Extensive experience within electronics or electromechanical manufacturing. * Strong understanding of Design for Manufacture (DFM) and Design for Test (DFT). * Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI). * Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. * Strong customer-facing and stakeholder management experience. * Ability to produce clear technical documentation and reports. * Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and lead technical activities. Desirable * Experience working with RF systems, subsystems and associated test equipment. * Knowledge of manufacturing test systems and production equipment. * Experience within bespoke or low-to-medium volume manufacturing environments. Why Join Us? You'll become part of a collaborative engineering team where your expertise will directly influence manufacturing performance and customer success. This role offers the opportunity to: * Lead technically challenging projects. * Work closely with customers and multidisciplinary teams. * Influence manufacturing processes and continuous improvement initiatives. * Develop innovative engineering solutions. * Be recognised as a technical leader within the business. You'll be someone who: * Enjoys solving complex engineering challenges. * Has exceptional attention to detail. * Communicates confidently with customers and colleagues alike. * Builds strong working relationships across departments. * Takes ownership and drives continuous improvement. If you're an experienced Production Engineer ready to take the next step in your career and make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you. Premier Placement Services are acting as an employment agency for this vacancy