Engineering Lead - Electronics/Production

Redline Group Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electronics manufacturer is seeking an Engineering Lead for their Nottinghamshire location. The role involves leading a talented team in electronics, ensuring product compliance with international standards while improving manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Electronics or Electrical Engineering, proven experience in electronics engineering, and strong leadership skills. This opportunity combines technical expertise with operational leadership.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in electronics engineering with a strong manufacturing background.
• Hands-on knowledge of calibration, product compliance, and quality systems.
• Demonstrable success in delivering process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary team of Engineers.
• Oversee product calibration and achieve ISO certification.
• Ensure compliance with international standards.

Skills

Leadership

Circuit design/modification

Manufacturing processes

Calibrating systems

Process improvements

Education

Degree in Electronics or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Engineering Lead - Electronics/Production Engineering

Our client, a leading electronics manufacturer, is seeking a hands-on Engineering Lead to head up a team of Electronics, Quality, and Calibration Engineers. This is a principal-level role where you'll combine technical expertise with leadership to ensure products are developed, manufactured, and tested to internationally recognised standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team across Electronics, Quality, and Calibration.
• Oversee and improve all product calibration activities, including establishing a new calibration laboratory and achieving ISO17025 accreditation.
• Ensure product compliance with international standards (e.G.Safety, EMC) and support approvals for new markets and applications.
• Act as the bridge between R&D and Manufacturing, supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) and driving improvements in equipment, processes, work instructions, and training.
• Support subcontracting and outsourcing initiatives where technical and commercial advantages exist.
• Maintain and improve ISO9001:2015 UKAS accreditation, promoting a culture of quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Candidate Profile / Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Electronics or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Proven experience as an Electronics Engineer, with a strong background in circuit design/modification and manufacturing processes.
• Experience in an electronics manufacturing environment.
• Ideally, hands-on knowledge of calibration, product compliance, and quality systems.
• Demonstrable success in delivering process improvements and achieving compliance with international standards.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to develop and motivate engineers in multiple disciplines.
• Practical, hands-on approach with the ability to balance strategic direction and technical detail.

This is a unique opportunity to lead a skilled team in a growing business, combining technical authority with operational leadership.

To apply for this Nottinghamshire-based Engineering Lead - Electronics/Production Engineering position, please send your CV to [e-mail]

Or call Nick on 01582 878828 / 07487 756328.