Principal Manufacturing Engineer - Electronics

ZipRecruiter; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electronics manufacturing company in Nottingham is seeking a Principal Manufacturing Engineer to oversee calibration, compliance, and process improvements. This role requires a hands-on engineer with a strong background in electronics and proven experience in achieving continuous process improvements. The successful candidate will lead efforts to maintain quality standards and ensure product compliance with international regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in electronics or electrical engineering.
• Experience in electronics manufacturing.
• Proven track record in compliance and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead improvements in calibration and manufacturing processes.
• Ensure compliance with international standards.
• Maintain ISO9001:2015 accreditation and drive quality improvements.

Skills

Calibration

Product Compliance

Continuous Process Improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronics or Electrical Engineering

Job description

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 job 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 job please send your CV to [e-mail] or call Nick on 01582878828 or 07487756328