Manufacturing Engineering Manager - Operations

Manufacturing Engineering Manager - Operations

Manufacturing Edwards United Kingdom Eastbourne UK

Bring your curiosity to work as our next Manufacturing Engineering Manager - Operations
. You will be part of our Manufacturing Engineering Operations team reporting to [Hiring manager title]. In this role, your mission is to develop and lead a cost‑effective, innovative manufacturing strategy for printed circuit assembly and final assembly that keeps the Eastbourne Product Company at the forefront of technology and operational excellence. Drive the seamless introduction of new products into Operations, ensuring they meet business and customer expectations for quality, delivery performance, safety, and cost.

Champion world‑class manufacturing standards and ensure the Eastbourne facility continues to operate as a benchmark PCA and box assembly manufacturing site. You will contribute directly to how we create high‑quality products and solutions for our customers.

• Role model fair, proactive, and consistent people management, addressing absence, conduct, and capability issues professionally and in line with policy.
• Communicate clearly and frequently to ensure strong information flow, alignment, and shared ownership across teams and departments.
• Drive engagement through recognition, meaningful feedback, open dialogue, and involvement in improvement activities.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, inclusion, learning, and continuous improvement where individuals feel empowered to share ideas, solve problems, and build capability.
• Create a supportive, high performance environment that encourages constructive feedback, team led problem solving, and cross functional cooperation.
• Hold individuals accountable for behaviours and performance while providing coaching and support to enable their success.

• Maintain a deep expertise in electronics manufacturing best practices, ensuring the organisation remains aligned with leading-edge technologies for printed circuit assemblies (PCAs) and electrical/electronic assemblies. Develop and execute a forward looking capital investment strategy that supports equipment renewal, capability expansion, and adoption of new technologies.
• Set, monitor, and achieve ambitious OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) targets, ensuring robust engineering support is provided to all manufacturing zones to maximise productivity, quality, and equipment uptime.
• Collaborate closely with NPI teams to allocate Manufacturing Engineering resources effectively, ensuring manufacturability standards are consistently applied and engineering support is balanced across all product groups.
• Establish and enforce standardised NPI processes, including routing timelines, DFMEA, PFMEA, and build standards (e.g., AOI, pick‑to‑light, engraving), ensuring uniformity, compliance, and readiness for volume production.
• Ensure active and consistent Manufacturing Engineering participation in Manufacturing Reviews (MR), Technical Reviews (TR), and the PCP process, driving a sitewide standard for new product introduction and design‑for‑manufacture excellence.
• Optimise shop‑floor layout and space utilisation proactively, ensuring the facility is configured to support current operations, future growth, and the introduction of new products.

• Lead and reinforce the SHE programme, promoting visible safety leadership and reducing physical and behavioural risks.
• Promote a culture where safety, quality, and process discipline are embedded in all daily activities.

• Create a supportive, high performance environment that encourages constructive feedback, team led problem solving, and cross functional cooperation
• Drive the continued development and deployment of the Vacuum Technique Production System (VTPS) in partnership with the BPI Lead, embedding a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence across the site.
• Strengthen and evolve the Manufacturing Engineering organisation, providing decisive leadership in recruitment, capability development, performance management, and organisational design to build a…