Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Redline Group Ltd; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global engineering firm located in East Sussex is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager. The successful candidate will lead the NPI Development team, ensuring quality and cost-effective manufacturing of electronic products. With a strong background in electronics assembly and leadership experience, this role offers the chance to contribute to a market-leading company known for its innovative approach. The ideal candidate will have an Engineering Degree and experience with ERP systems, particularly SAP.

Qualifications

• Experience with PCBA and leading a manufacturing or production team.
• Experience in New Product Introduction (NPI) within electronics assembly.
• Engineering Degree or equivalent with experience in a similar position.

Responsibilities

• Lead the NPI Development team to ensure quality and delivery.
• Oversee prototype build of products and prepare documentation.
• Work with Operations personnel to optimize assembly areas.

Skills

Leadership in manufacturing

New Product Introduction (NPI)

Experience with PCBA

Experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP preferred)

Understanding of PCB/cable assembly

Education

Engineering Degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Overview

A fantastic job opportunity has arisen for a Manufacturing Engineering Manager in East Sussex. My client is a global centre of excellence, specialising in the design and manufacture of electronic controllers, instrumentation, and drives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the NPI Development team, liaising with design staff to ensure overall quality and delivery of new parts.
• Ensure design concepts can be manufactured cost‑effectively.
• Oversee prototype build of products, prepare relevant documentation and actively participate in PFMEAs and DFMEs.
• Work with Operations personnel to optimise and layout assembly areas and tooling for the NPI build.

Qualifications

• Experience with PCBA and leading a manufacturing or production team.
• Experience in New Product Introduction (NPI) and New Product Development (NPD) within electronics assembly, PCB/cable assembly, or electronics box build.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP preferred).
• Engineering Degree or equivalent and provable experience in a similar position.
• Awareness of various electronic printed circuit assembly techniques beneficial.

About the Company

My client is a market leader combining over 30 years of experience in electronic engineering with the attitude and opportunity of a start‑up company.

How to Apply

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