Principal Manufacturing Engineer - Electronics

JR United Kingdom; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology client in Nottingham seeks a Principal Manufacturing Engineer specializing in electronics. This role involves improving manufacturing processes, ensuring compliance with international standards, and leading initiatives for product calibration. Ideal candidates should possess a relevant degree and significant experience in electronics manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor's degree in electronics or electrical engineering required.
• Experience in electronics manufacturing and calibration is preferred.
• Proven track record in continuous process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead improvements in calibration and compliance within the manufacturing process.
• Ensure product compliance with international standards and support approvals.
• Drive improvements in equipment, processes, and training.

Skills

Continuous process improvement

Calibration

Product compliance

Technical manufacturing processes

Education

Bachelor's degree in electronics or electrical engineering

Job description

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Principal Manufacturing Engineer - Electronics, Stevenage

Client:

Redline Group - Specialist Recruitment for Technology & Electronics Companies

Location:

Stevenage, UK

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:

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.
• Demonstrated achievement in continuous process improvement and compliance with 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 at 01582878828 or 07487756328.