Production Engineering Manager

Location: Cambridgeshire

Production Engineering Manager - Cambridge

We are a globally recognised technology business designing and manufacturing advanced thermal imaging, night vision and augmented reality systems used in demanding defence, security and industrial environments. With in house R&D and a strong reputation for engineering excellence, we are now building a brand new Production Engineering function within R&D.

This is a rare opportunity to shape and lead that function from the ground up.

The Role - Production Engineering Manager - Cambridge

You will lead the transition of complex electromechanical products from development into scalable, repeatable and quality driven manufacture. Acting as the bridge between R&D and Production, you will define the standards, processes and tools required to deliver robust New Product Introduction and long term manufacturing success.

You will build and develop a multidisciplinary team across electronics, mechanical and software production engineering, ensuring products are production ready, compliant and cost effective.

Key Focus Areas - Production Engineering Manager - Cambridge

• Establish and lead the Production Engineering function

• Own structured NPI and transfer to manufacturing

• Embed DFM, DFA and DFT principles early in development

• Oversee production test, automation, tooling and calibration processes

• Drive yield improvement, cost reduction and operational efficiency

• Lead root cause analysis, corrective actions and continuous improvement

• Ensure robust documentation, configuration control and ISO
9001 compliance

• Act as the senior interface across R&D, Quality, Supply Chain and Operations

About You - Production Engineering Manager - Cambridge

• Degree qualified in Engineering or equivalent experience

• Strong background in production or manufacturing engineering within a technology environment

• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams

• Deep understanding of electronics manufacturing, mechanical processes and production test systems

• Experience taking products from prototype through to volume manufacture

• Confident driving standards, performance and accountability