Production Engineering Manager

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 ISO9001 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