Electronics Manufacturing Lead

Electronics Manufacturing Engineering Lead

Our client is seeking an experienced Electronics Manufacturing Engineering Lead to develop PCBA and product test capability, support reliable production, and lead a small team of engineers/technicians. This role suits a hands‑on electronics engineer with strong leadership and project delivery skills.

• Lead and develop a small Electronics Manufacturing & Test team.
• Introduce new products, processes and automated test equipment into manufacturing.
• Design, validate and document electronic test systems and verification processes.
• Provide advanced diagnostic support and root‑cause analysis.
• Support data‑driven improvements across manufacturing operations.
• Work closely with engineering, quality, manufacturing teams and external suppliers.
• Contribute to DfM/DfA/DfT and ensure IPC standards are met.
• Drive continuous improvement in PCBA manufacturing and test.

• Strong electronics design, measurement and fault‑finding capability.
• Leadership experience within engineering/manufacturing.
• PCB/circuit design using modern CAD tools.
• Experience with SMT/PCBA/AOI equipment.
• Understanding of firmware/software and basic coding.
• Strong problem‑solving skills (8D, A3, RCA).
• Excellent communication, organisation and documentation skills.
• Familiarity with ISO
  9001 or similar quality systems.

• Firmware/software coding skills.
• Six Sigma/Lean experience.
• ATEX/IECEx or hazardous‑area product experience.
• Knowledge of ISO
  45001/14001.
• 3D CAD (e.g., Solid Works).

• HNC/HND/Degree in Electronics or related discipline.
• Electronic CAD experience essential.