Engineering Lead - Electronics/Production

Redline Group Ltd; Long Eaton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electronics manufacturer in Long Eaton is seeking a hands-on Engineering Lead for their Electronics/Production Engineering team. This role combines technical expertise and leadership to oversee the development, manufacturing, and testing of products to high standards. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Electronics or Electrical Engineering, strong leadership skills, and proven experience in the electronics manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Electronics Engineer with a strong background in circuit design.
• Hands-on knowledge of calibration and quality systems is ideal.
• Demonstrable success in process improvements and compliance with standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team across Electronics, Quality, and Calibration.
• Oversee and improve product calibration activities for ISO17025 accreditation.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and drive improvements in processes.

Skills

Leadership

Circuit design

Quality systems

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 principal-level role combines technical expertise with leadership to ensure products are developed, manufactured, and tested to internationally recognised standards.

Key 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

• 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 (url removed).

Or call Nick on (phone number removed) / (phone number removed).