PCB-A Development Manager

JR United Kingdom; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence contractor in Stevenage is seeking a Manager/Team Lead in Electronic Engineering. You will collaborate with the PCB-A Governance Team and lead project activities, ensuring timely delivery of prototype hardware while managing stakeholder relationships. Ideal candidates have a degree in engineering and experience in high-profile production environments. The role offers excellent development opportunities at the company's headquarters.

Benefits

Onsite gym

Training and development

Excellent transportation links

Qualifications

• Proven experience in delivering complex products in production environments.
• Excellent communicator with strong stakeholder relationship skills.
• Background in engineering or production environments is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate within the PCB-A Governance Team to ensure efficient delivery.
• Lead PCB-A project activities and manage stakeholders.
• Develop accurate cost and resource estimates.

Skills

Strategic initiatives

Cross-functional team leadership

Stakeholder communication

Supplier management

Engineering background

Education

Degree in Engineering

Job description

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As a trusted partner of the UK Ministry of Defence, our client, a leading provider of defence and missile systems, is offering an exciting opportunity within Electronic Engineering (EE) and Manufacturing. The EE team pioneers advanced electronic technologies, while Manufacturing UK delivers expert support across the entire product lifecycle. This role plays a key part in driving business improvement by accelerating hardware development timelines, a critical factor in the overall development process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate within the PCB-A Governance Team to shape and implement sourcing strategies that ensure efficient and effective delivery of prototype hardware, production builds, and future capability development.
• Lead and manage PCB-A project activities, ensuring timely planning and execution in alignment with agreed milestones, while supporting downstream integration efforts.
• Act as the key liaison across stakeholders—including customers, suppliers, design, procurement, and manufacturing teams—to ensure comprehensive capture and alignment of technical and operational requirements.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, contributing to the development of strategic agreements that support long-term business objectives.
• Take ownership of rapid hardware delivery for PCB-A requirements during the development phase, working in close partnership with Manufacturing, Electronic Engineering, Equipment, and Procurement functions.
• Oversee the coordination and seamless transition of new product introductions into series production environments.
• Develop accurate and robust cost and resource estimates to support planning and delivery activities.
• Provide clear, timely, and accurate reporting to meet both internal and customer-facing requirements.

What Do You Need?:

• Accomplished and forward-thinking Manager/Team Lead with a strong track record in defining and executing strategic initiatives.
• Proven experience in delivering complex products and providing manufacturing support within high-profile, fast-paced production environments.
• Energetic, proactive, and resilient professional with the ability to balance strategic priorities with day-to-day operational decision-making.
• Excellent communicator with a natural ability to build strong stakeholder relationships and lead cross-functional teams to meet tight deadlines.
• Background in engineering or production environments is highly desirable.
• While a technical understanding of PCB-A is advantageous, strong leadership and collaboration skills across departments are essential.
• Demonstrates and champions company values, actively promoting new capabilities and enhancing delivery reputation across the organisation.
• Accountable for maintaining and developing strategic supplier relationships to support long-term business objectives.

What happens now?

Upon submission of your application, if it meets our selection criteria, you will be contacted via email by one of our talent acquisition specialists to arrange a screening call. This telephone chat is structured to explore a series of questions aimed at matching your competencies and capabilities to the specific demands of the position. Please note, this screening is contingent upon the initial success of your application.

Security Clearance:

British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after the offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), managed by our client's Security Team.

More about the role:

Our client's relationship with the UK military spans over 70 years. They have delivered numerous landmarks in defence engineering, supplying vital defence capabilities to meet the needs of the armed forces across land, sea, and air.

This role is based at their headquarters in Stevenage, which plays a key part in missile operations. The site offers excellent transportation links, an onsite gym, and a coffee shop. Training and development are provided to all employees.