Production Manager - Strain Gauging

ChilliFrog Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A market-leading electronics company in Havant is seeking a Lead Production Technician with substantial experience in strain gauging. The role involves overseeing daily operations of the load cell production facility, managing a small team, and ensuring quality standards. Candidates should have strong leadership skills and a background in analog electronics, mechanical assembly, and calibration. The position offers a competitive salary and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Highly competitive financial rewards package

Comprehensive learning and development programme

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Strong experience with strain gauging and tenure within the industry.
• Understanding of calibration procedures and test equipment.
• Experience with digital twin-like systems and quality control methods.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operation of the load cell production facility.
• Manage the team for building, calibrating, and testing load sensors.
• Own production schedules and quality standards.

Skills

Strong experience in strain gauging

Analog electronics knowledge

Mechanical and electronic assembly

Leadership experience in a production team

Experience with calibration procedures

Familiarity with ISO 9001

Job description

Job Overview
Production Engineer / Lead Production Technician / Manager (strain gauging experience critical) sought by a market‑leading electronics & analytics systems business focused on designing, building, installing and operating measurement systems for the marine sector.

Contract type: Permanent

Salary: Negotiable but as a guide £40K‑£50K basic plus staff benefits package.

Location: Havant, Hampshire area

Start date: ASAP

Working conditions: Normal office and light workshop environment

THE ROLE & OPPORTUNITY

• Run and oversee the day‑to‑day operation of our load cell production facility.
• Manage the team building, calibrating and testing load sensors.
• Own production schedules, output targets and quality standards.
• Work with operations to optimise parts forecast.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

• Experience:
  • Strong experienceائري with strain gauging and tenure within the industry.
  • Analog electronics, material impacts on strain gauge/adhesive choice and surface preparations.
  • Mechanical and electronic assembly, ideally with sensor‑style products.
  • Leadership experience in a production team; ready to step up to a hands‑on manager (team size 2‑3 people).
  • Experience with calibration procedures, test equipment and interpreting engineering drawings.
  • Comfortable with small‑batch/precision manufacturing, not just mass production.
  • Experience with digital‑twin‑like systems, production data logging and quality control. الفوركس>
  • ISO 9001 experience and familiarity with lean / six‑sigma / kaizen methodologies.
• Technical competencies:
  • In‑depth knowledge of strain gau atrav900 gauging, mechanical and electronic assembly.
  • Understanding of capacity management.
• Character:
  • Calm, practical and organised.
  • Leads by example and is willing to get hands dirty when needed.
  • Can train and onboard new employees.
  • Balances speed versus care and knows when to slow down and when to push.
  • Desires to take ownership of a growing facility and shape it long‑term.
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WHAT'S ON OFFER

• Highly competitive financial rewards package including benefits.
• Chance to join a highly established market leader that continually invests in its solutions.
• Comprehensive learning and development programme and genuine career prospects.
• Excellent, hard‑working but fun, close family‑oriented collaborative environment.

If you are a good match, please send a CV immediately to learn more about this excellent rare and diverse permanent career opportunity.

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This vacancy is being advertised by ChilliFrog Ltd. The services advertised by ChilliFrog Ltd are those of an Employment Agency.