Lead Product Support Engineer

Lead Product Support Engineer Dorset We are supporting our client in the search for a Lead Product Support Engineer to lead a small engineering team and act as the technical bridge between design and production. This is a senior role focused on solving complex manufacturing issues, improving build performance, and ensuring electro-mechanical products are delivered efficiently and to a high standard. Key responsibilities * Lead and mentor a small product support team within production engineering. * Investigate manufacturing, assembly and test issues, driving root cause and corrective action. * Act as the technical link between design, quality, suppliers and production. * Improve manufacturability, yield, process efficiency and documentation. * Support new product introduction and build readiness for complex electro-mechanical products. What we're looking for * Experience in manufacturing, production or sustaining engineering within a regulated environment. * Strong background in electro-mechanical products, assembly processes and technical problem-solving. * Proven ability to lead or coordinate engineers and technicians. * Knowledge of configuration control, engineering change, quality tools and continuous improvement. * Experience in defence, marine, aerospace or similarly complex industries is highly desirable. Package This is an excellent opportunity for a senior engineer or team lead who enjoys solving real manufacturing challenges, improving production performance, and leading from the front in a highly technical environment. * Salary of £45,000–£50,000 * 37-hour working week * Hybrid flexibility after probation * 5% pension contribution * Opportunity to shape a growing team and influence engineering standards If you have the technical depth, leadership skills and production engineering experience to thrive in this role, we’d love to hear from you