RF Production Manager – Defence Tech, On-Site Cardiff

Bearcroft; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Annual leave

Job summary

Bearcroft in Cardiff is seeking an experienced Production Manager to take operational ownership of a defence-grade manufacturing facility. You will lead day-to-day shop-floor operations, ensure target delivery, and drive assembly workflows from prototyping to full production.

The role demands hands-on RF/electronic hardware know-how, strong leadership, and a practical, roll-up-your-sleeves mindset. On-site, with minimal client travel, and clear progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Operational and production management experience in commercial hardware manufacturing.
• Practical RF and electronic hardware background.
• Hands-on engineering mindset focused on real-world fabrication.
• Direct industry experience (not from ex-Forces).
• Eligible for UK security clearance.
• Strong leadership, organization and communication for a shop-floor role.
• Mechanical and electrical assembly aptitude; degree not required.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily shop-floor manufacturing operations to meet delivery schedules and standards.
• Provide hands-on technical guidance across assembly and integration.
• Bridge engineering and manufacturing from prototyping to full production.
• Mentor and schedule workshop technicians.
• Coordinate inventory control, materials planning, and resources.
• Implement lean principles and continuous improvement.
• Maintain production records, QA docs, and SOPs.

Skills

RF hardware

Leadership

Shop-floor operations

Manufacturing experience

Electrical assembly

Tools

RF testing equipment

Job description

Bearcroft in Cardiff is seeking an experienced Production Manager to take operational ownership of a defence-grade manufacturing facility. You will lead day-to-day shop-floor operations, ensure target delivery, and drive assembly workflows from prototyping to full production.

The role demands hands-on RF/electronic hardware know-how, strong leadership, and a practical, roll-up-your-sleeves mindset. On-site, with minimal client travel, and clear progression opportunities.