Electronics Production Engineer (Manufacturing & NPI)

Electronics Production Engineer (Manufacturing & NPI)

📍 Oxfordshire (On-site is non negotiable)

🏢 Full-time, Permanent

Help bring cutting-edge industrial safety technology from design to production.

Laboris Solutions is working with a fast-growing, privately-owned UK technology company, built on innovation originating from Oxford University. With a strong international presence, they design and deliver advanced equipment that improves safety in hazardous industrial environments.

They are looking for an experienced Electronics Production Engineer to play a key role in manufacturing, new product introduction (NPI), and continuous improvement. This is an exciting opportunity to work cross-functionally and influence the full product lifecycle—from design validation through to scalable production.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to transition products from design to production
• Support new product introduction (NPI) activities, ensuring smooth and efficient product launches
• Liaise with contract electronics manufacturers (CEMs)and support production readiness (occasional travel required)
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation: assembly drawings, work instructions, and test procedures
• Review designs for design for manufacturability (DFM), reliability, and failure modes (FMEA)
• Support development of automated production test systems and fixtures
• Contribute to and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS), including process and documentation improvements
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, root cause analysis, and problem-solving in production environments

Qualifications & Experience

• HNC (or higher) in Electronics Engineering or a related discipline
• Minimum 3+ years’ experience in electronics manufacturing, production engineering, or hardware engineering
• Strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and technical documentation skills

Required Skills

• Proven experience in electronics manufacturing and production processes
• Experience working with embedded systems / embedded firmware-based products
• Strong board-level debugging and fault-finding skillsusing standard lab equipment
• Hands-on experience with new product introduction (NPI) and resolving production issues
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Desirable Skills (Advantageous)

• Experience designing automated test fixtures (e.g., scripting, PLCs, or custom test systems)
• Familiarity with CAD tools (Altium Designer, SolidWorks)
• Programming experience (C, C++, C#, Python) for test or automation
• Understanding of Windows/Linux system administration
• Exposure to lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies

Why Join This Market Leader?

• Work on innovative industrial IoT and safety-critical technologies
• Be part of a collaborative, cross-functional engineering environment
• Influence products across the entire lifecycle—from concept to production
• Join a growing company with global reach and strong technical foundations

Location Requirement:

This is an on-site role based in Oxfordshire. Candidates must be located within a 45-minute commute.