Principle Production Engineer

On behalf of a very well-established client, supplying specialist products to high end customers, we are looking for an experienced and motivated Principal Production Engineer to play a leading role in delivering high-quality electronic and electromechanical manufacturing solutions.

This is an exciting opportunity for a technically accomplished engineer who enjoys solving complex manufacturing challenges, working directly with customers, and leading the introduction of new products into production. You'll be a key technical authority within the business, helping drive continuous improvement, manufacturing excellence, and customer satisfaction.

As our Principal Production Engineer, you will:

• Act as the primary technical point of contact for customers, providing expert engineering support.
• Lead manufacturing engineering activities across production programmes.
• Support the introduction of new products, ensuring smooth transition from design to manufacture.
• Identify opportunities to improve quality, efficiency and productivity across manufacturing processes.
• Support customer audits, technical reviews and programme meetings.
• Investigate and resolve technical issues affecting production.

We're looking for someone who combines strong technical expertise with excellent communication and leadership skills.

Essential

• Degree in Electronics Engineering, HNC (or equivalent experience).
• Extensive experience within electronics or electromechanical manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of Design for Manufacture (DFM) and Design for Test (DFT).
• Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong customer-facing and stakeholder management experience.
• Ability to produce clear technical documentation and reports.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and lead technical activities.

Desirable

• Experience working with RF systems, subsystems and associated test equipment.
• Knowledge of manufacturing test systems and production equipment.
• Experience within bespoke or low-to-medium volume manufacturing environments.

Why Join Us?

You'll become part of a collaborative engineering team where your expertise will directly influence manufacturing performance and customer success. This role offers the opportunity to:

• Lead technically challenging projects.
• Work closely with customers and multidisciplinary teams.
• Influence manufacturing processes and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop innovative engineering solutions.
• Be recognised as a technical leader within the business.

You'll be someone who:

• Enjoys solving complex engineering challenges.
• Has exceptional attention to detail.
• Communicates confidently with customers and colleagues alike.
• Builds strong working relationships across departments.
• Takes ownership and drives continuous improvement.

If you're an experienced Production Engineer ready to take the next step in your career and make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.

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