Lead Engineer - Manufacturing

Redline Group - Specialist Recruitment for Technology & Electronics Companies; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity options

Job summary

Redline Group is partnering with an innovative deep-tech start-up developing next-generation power technology, seeking a Lead Manufacturing Engineer to shape how products are designed, assembled, and scaled for production, onsite in Oxfordshire.

You will lead manufacturing development from concept to prototype and low-volume production, defining assembly processes, tooling, automation solutions, and a manufacturing strategy for first-generation products.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Engineering or related discipline.
• Proven hands-on engineering and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with manufacturing processes, tooling, or automation systems.
• Knowledge of robotics or low-volume automation equipment.

Responsibilities

• Develop manufacturing and assembly processes for advanced electronic products
• Support the transition from prototype to production
• Design and implement automation and robotic assembly solutions
• Evaluate tooling, precision assembly, adhesives, and sealing technologies
• Support product testing, validation, and certification
• Manage relationships with suppliers and manufacturing partners
• Establish manufacturing documentation, quality processes, and scalable production methods
• Contribute to long-term manufacturing scale-up plans

Skills

Hands-on engineering

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Automation systems

Robotics

Job description

Are you a hands-on engineer who thrives on solving complex problems, testing ideas quickly, and building processes from the ground up? Do you enjoy working in fast-moving, collaborative environments where you can directly influence products and manufacturing strategy?

Redline Group is partnering with an innovative deep-tech start-up developing next-generation power technology. As they transition from advanced R&D to commercialisation, they are seeking a Lead Manufacturing Engineer to help shape how cutting-edge products are designed, assembled, and scaled for production.

Backed by leading UK investors, the business is developing breakthrough technology with applications across AI infrastructure, renewable energy, grid technology, and advanced industrial systems.

The Role

You'll lead manufacturing development from concept through to prototype and low-volume production, defining assembly processes, tooling, automation solutions, and manufacturing strategy for first-generation products.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop manufacturing and assembly processes for advanced electronic products
• Support the transition from prototype to production
• Design and implement automation and robotic assembly solutions
• Evaluate tooling, precision assembly, adhesives, and sealing technologies
• Support product testing, validation, and certification
• Manage relationships with suppliers and manufacturing partners
• Establish manufacturing documentation, quality processes, and scalable production methods
• Contribute to long-term manufacturing scale-up plans

About You

• Degree-qualified in Engineering or a related discipline
• Experience in advanced manufacturing, power electronics, aerospace, defence, medical devices, or similar high reliability / regulated sectors
• Proven track record of taking products from concept into production
• Strong hands-on engineering and problem-solving skills
• Experience with manufacturing processes, tooling, or automation systems
• Knowledge of robotics or low-volume automation equipment
• Good understanding of DfM and DfA principles
• Experience working with suppliers and subcontract manufacturers
• Comfortable in a start-up or low-volume manufacturing environment

Why Apply?

• Join a well-funded deep-tech business at a pivotal growth stage
• Significant technical ownership and influence from day one
• Equity/share options available
• Strong career progression opportunities
• Work on genuinely disruptive technology
• Collaborative, highly technical engineering culture
• Shape the future manufacturing strategy of the business

This role is based onsite in Oxfordshire and is not able to support sponsorship.