Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Redline Group Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global technology firm in East Sussex is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead the NPI Development team. The role involves overseeing prototype builds, collaborating with design staff, and ensuring manufacturing cost-effectiveness. Ideal candidates will have experience in electronics assembly, ERP/MRP systems, and hold an engineering degree. This position offers the chance to work in a dynamic and innovative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading a manufacturing or production team is required.
• Proven experience in NPI/NPD roles focused on electronics assembly is essential.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems, preferably SAP, is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead the NPI Development team and liaise with design staff.
• Ensure cost-effective manufacturing of proposed design concepts.
• Oversee prototype build and prepare documentation.

Skills

Experience with PCBA

Leading a manufacturing or production team

NPI/NPD role within electronics assembly

Experience in ERP/MRP systems

Awareness of electronic printed circuit assembly techniques

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

Overview

A fantastic job opportunity has arisen for a Senior Manufacturing Engineer in East Sussex. My client is a global centre of excellence, specialising in the design and manufacture of electronic controllers, instrumentation, and drives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the NPI Development team and liaise with design staff to ensure overall quality and delivery of new parts.
• Ensure proposed design concepts can be manufactured cost‑effectively.
• Oversee prototype build of products, prepare relevant documentation, and actively participate in PFMEAs and DFMEs.
• Collaborate with Operations personnel to optimise assembly areas and tooling used in NPI build.

Qualifications

• Experience with PCBA and leading a manufacturing or production team.
• Experience in NPI/NPD role within electronics assembly, PCB/cable assembly or electronics box build.
• Experience in ERP/MRP systems (SAP Preferable).
• Engineering degree or equivalent and provable experience in a similar position.
• Awareness of all types of electronic printed circuit assembly techniques.

About Our Client

My client is a Market Leader combining over 30 years of experience within electronic engineering with the attitude and opportunity of a start‑up company.

How to Apply

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