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Job summary

A leading company seeks a Principal Manufacturing Engineer to enhance their electronics manufacturing processes. The candidate will spearhead compliance and calibration improvements, ensuring international standards are met, while leading projects between R&D and operations. Ideal for seasoned engineers looking to step into a leadership role.

Qualifications

  • Experience in an electronics manufacturing business.
  • Ideally experienced in calibration and technical manufacturing processes.
  • Proven track record in compliance to international standards.

Responsibilities

  • Lead improvements in calibration and compliance processes.
  • Ensure product compliance with international standards.
  • Act as interface between R&D and manufacturing.

Skills

Continuous process improvement
Calibration
Product compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in electronics or electrical engineering

Job description

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Principal Manufacturing Engineer - Electronics, Newport

Client:

Redline Group - Specialist Recruitment for Technology & Electronics Companies

Location:

Newport, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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 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.
  • Proven track record in continuous process improvement and compliance to international standards in the electronics industry or a closely related industry.

To apply for this role, please send your CV to [email protected] or contact Nick at 01582878828 or 07487756328.

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