Electronic Production Engineer; Manufacturing & NPI

Electronics Production Engineer (Manufacturing & NPI)

Oxfordshire (On-site is non negotiable)

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.

• 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

• 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

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

• Experience designing automated test fixtures (e.g., scripting, PLCs, or custom test systems)
• Familiarity with CAD tools (Altium Designer, Solid Works)
• 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

• 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

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