Manufacturing Engineer

Holt Recruitment Group Limited; Fareham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electronic manufacturing firm in Fareham is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to ensure assembly equipment and production processes operate efficiently. Responsibilities include supporting production targets, liaising with various teams, leading improvement projects, and managing manufacturing documentation. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in engineering and have experience in electronic manufacturing, along with strong communication and project planning skills. This position offers a salary between £40,000 and £50,000.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working as a Manufacturing Engineer within electronic manufacturing.
• Capability to coordinate with multiple departments to deliver production and technical objectives.
• Organised, methodical, and accurate in maintaining technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Support production teams to meet delivery targets.
• Liaise with Operations, Production, and QA to resolve engineering issues.
• Develop and control detailed manufacturing documentation.
• Lead improvement projects for tooling enhancements.
• Support New Product Introduction and assist Product Engineering with feedback.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Project planning

Process improvement

Knowledge of PCB design principles

Education

Degree in engineering or related discipline

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Fareham

Salary: £40,000-£50,000 p.a (DOE)

Hours: Full-time, permanent

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join a leading electronic manufacturing business based in Fareham. The Manufacturing Engineer will play a key role in ensuring all assembly equipment, production processes, and procedures operate efficiently and deliver products to the required quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• The Manufacturing Engineer will support production teams to meet delivery targets and uphold the highest assembly standards.
• Liaise closely with Operations, Production, and QA to prioritise workloads, resolve engineering issues, and maintain process efficiency.
• Develop and control detailed manufacturing documentation, ensuring that all processes meet customer and regulatory requirements.
• As a Manufacturing Engineer, lead improvement projects including tooling enhancements and process optimisation to boost efficiency.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and assist Product Engineering teams with Design for Manufacture (DFM) feedback.
• Maintain control of Bills of Materials, configuration changes, and engineering packs in collaboration with Product Engineering.
• Communicate technical reports and process performance updates to both internal teams and customers.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree or equivalent qualification in engineering or related discipline.
• Proven experience working as a Manufacturing Engineer within electronic manufacturing.
• Knowledge of PCB design principles is essential.
• Excellent understanding of project planning, process improvement, and configuration control.
• Capability to coordinate with multiple departments to deliver production and technical objectives.

Personal Attributes

• Strong communicator (written and verbal) and comfortable leading discussions with production and engineering teams.
• Self‑motivated Manufacturing Engineer who can identify and resolve production process issues independently.
• Organised, methodical, and accurate in maintaining technical documentation.
• Calm under pressure and able to motivate others in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

This position offers an excellent opportunity for a proactive and detail-oriented Manufacturing Engineer looking to make an impact within a forward-thinking electronics manufacturer.

Apply directly or contact Kate Taylor at Holt Engineering for more information about this role.