Production/Manufacturing Engineer Electronics

Production Engineer – Electronics Manufacturing ~ Join a market-leading engineering and technology business developing advanced electronic systems and high-reliability products used in some of the world’s most demanding environments — from space exploration and defence applications to critical industrial and scientific technologies. If you're the type of engineer who enjoys getting to the root of manufacturing challenges, improving processes, and delivering world-class electronic products, this could be the opportunity for you. We're looking for a Production Engineer to support and enhance the manufacture of complex electronic assemblies, PCBs, electro-mechanical systems and test processes. You'll work at the interface between Engineering and Manufacturing, driving improvements that directly impact quality, efficiency and product performance. What you'll be doing – Production Engineer Optimise Manufacturing Processes Identify opportunities to improve production flow, reduce waste and increase throughput across PCB assembly, electronic integration, wiring, soldering, testing and electro-mechanical build processes. Drive Product Quality Lead investigations into manufacturing and quality issues using structured problem-solving techniques. Support Production Operations Provide hands-on technical support to manufacturing teams, resolving build, test and process issues quickly to minimise downtime and maintain delivery performance. Work closely with design, quality and test engineering teams to optimise production test methods, improve yields and enhance product reliability. Develop Manufacturing Documentation Create and maintain manufacturing instructions, process documentation, work instructions and engineering change controls to support efficient and repeatable production. Drive Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives focused on improving quality, reducing costs, increasing productivity and enhancing manufacturing capability. What we're looking for – Production Engineer Degree or HNC/HND in Electrical, Electronic, Manufacturing or Production Engineering Experience within an electronics, electro-mechanical or high-tech manufacturing environment Knowledge of PCB assembly, electronic testing, wiring, soldering or electro-mechanical build processes Strong problem-solving skills with experience using methodologies such as 8D, Root Cause Analysis, FMEA, Lean or Six Sigma Understanding of manufacturing quality systems and continuous improvement principles Ability to analyse production data and identify opportunities for improvement Confident communicator with the ability to work effectively across Manufacturing, Engineering and Quality teams This is an opportunity to join a business where engineering excellence matters. You'll play a key role in the manufacture of complex, high-value electronic products, helping to shape manufacturing processes, improve product quality and support technologies that operate in some of the world's most challenging environments.