Electronics Manufacturing Lead

Platform Recruitment; Fowlmere; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Electronics Manufacturing Engineering Lead in Fowlmere, UK. This role involves leading a small team, developing test capabilities for PCBA, and ensuring quality standards. Candidates should have strong electronics design skills, leadership experience, and be familiar with ISO9001. The position offers opportunities for hands-on contribution and advancement in manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• Strong electronics design, measurement and fault‑finding capability.
• Experience leading engineering/manufacturing teams.
• Familiarity with ISO9001 or similar quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a small Electronics Manufacturing & Test team.
• Introduce new products, processes and automated test equipment.
• Provide advanced diagnostic support and root‑cause analysis.

Skills

Electronics design

Leadership experience

PCB/circuit design

Problem-solving skills

Excellent communication

Education

HNC/HND/Degree in Electronics

Tools

Modern CAD tools

SMT/PCBA/AOI equipment

Job description

Electronics Manufacturing Engineering Lead

Our client is seeking an experienced Electronics Manufacturing Engineering Lead to develop PCBA and product test capability, support reliable production, and lead a small team of engineers/technicians. This role suits a hands‑on electronics engineer with strong leadership and project delivery skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a small Electronics Manufacturing & Test team.
• Introduce new products, processes and automated test equipment into manufacturing.
• Design, validate and document electronic test systems and verification processes.
• Provide advanced diagnostic support and root‑cause analysis.
• Support data‑driven improvements across manufacturing operations.
• Work closely with engineering, quality, manufacturing teams and external suppliers.
• Contribute to DfM/DfA/DfT and ensure IPC standards are met.
• Drive continuous improvement in PCBA manufacturing and test.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong electronics design, measurement and fault‑finding capability.
• Leadership experience within engineering/manufacturing.
• PCB/circuit design using modern CAD tools.
• Experience with SMT/PCBA/AOI equipment.
• Understanding of firmware/software and basic coding.
• Strong problem‑solving skills (8D, A3, RCA).
• Excellent communication, organisation and documentation skills.
• Familiarity with ISO9001 or similar quality systems.

Desirable

• Firmware/software coding skills.
• Six Sigma/Lean experience.
• ATEX/IECEx or hazardous‑area product experience.
• Knowledge of ISO45001/14001.
• 3D CAD (e.g., SolidWorks).

Qualifications

• HNC/HND/Degree in Electronics or related discipline.
• Electronic CAD experience essential.