Principal Manufacturing Engineer - Electronics

JR United Kingdom; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology recruitment firm is seeking a Principal Manufacturing Engineer specializing in electronics for a Nottingham-based position. The successful candidate will lead quality improvements and compliance initiatives while managing new product introductions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Candidates should possess a strong educational background in electronics or electrical engineering, alongside relevant industry experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in electronics or electrical engineering.
• Experience in electronics manufacturing with a focus on calibration and compliance.
• Demonstrated continuous process improvement in a related industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead improvements in calibration, compliance, and manufacturing processes.
• Set up a new lab for ISO17025 accreditation.
• Ensure compliance with international standards and support approvals.

Skills

Continuous process improvement

Product compliance

Calibration

Education

Bachelor's degree in electronics or electrical engineering

Job description

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Principal Manufacturing Engineer - Electronics, Mansfield

Client:

Redline Group - Specialist Recruitment for Technology & Electronics Companies

Location:

Mansfield, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

07.06.2025

Expiry Date:

22.07.2025

Job Description:

Principal Manufacturing Engineer – Electronics

Are you an experienced Manufacturing Engineer ready to take on a principal-level role within an electronics or electrical manufacturing environment? If so, our client has the role for you!

Our Nottingham-based client is looking for a hands-on engineer to lead improvements in calibration, compliance, and manufacturing processes to internationally recognised quality and technical standards.

The Principal Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for:

• Reviewing and improving all aspects of product calibration, including setting up a new lab and gaining ISO17025 accreditation.
• Ensuring product compliance with international standards (e.g., Safety, EMC) and supporting approvals for new markets or applications.
• Leading on NPI and acting as the interface between R&D and manufacturing. Driving improvements in equipment, processes, instructions, and training.
• Supporting sub-contracting and outsourcing initiatives where technical and commercial benefits exist.
• Maintaining ISO9001:2015 UKAS accreditation and driving quality improvements through training, testing, and reporting.

The successful candidate for this Nottingham-based Principal Manufacturing Engineer role will have:

• A minimum of a bachelor's degree in electronics or electrical engineering.
• Experience working within an electronics manufacturing business.
• Ideally experience in calibration, product compliance, and technical manufacturing processes.
• You will be able to demonstrate that you have achieved continuous process improvement and compliance to international standards in the electronics industry, or a closely related industry.

To apply for this Nottingham-based Principal Manufacturing Engineer role, please send your CV to [email protected] or call Nick on 01582 878828 or 07487 756328.