Production Engineer

An established technology business specialising in advanced communications equipment for aviation is seeking a Production Engineer to support its Product Engineering and Production functions. The organisation develops and manufactures complex electronic systems used in safety-critical environments, supporting customers internationally.

This role will work closely with Engineering, Production and Supply Chain teams to ensure the successful introduction of new products and the continued manufacturability, testability and efficiency of existing products. The successful candidate will bring a proactive, flexible approach and a collaborative mindset.

Key responsibilities

• Contribute to product development to ensure products are designed for efficient manufacture and testing.
• Support the design of production test systems to meet manufacturing and process test requirements.
• Lead new product introduction (NPI) into production, coordinating with Product Engineering, Production and Supply Chain to ensure a smooth transition.
• Identify and implement improvements to manufacturing processes, driving efficiency and leading continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support and maintain production processes and production test systems.
• Work with external manufacturing subcontractors to ensure their manufacturing and test processes remain aligned with internal standards.
• Promote a supportive, collaborative working environment across teams.
• Demonstrable experience in Production Engineering, ideally involving the manufacture and testing of complex electronic products.
• Experience with printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs), surface mount assemblies (SMT), and an understanding of mechanical design and materials.
• Technical knowledge of electronic product design and test is desirable.

Experience and skills

• Demonstrable experience in Production Engineering, ideally involving the manufacture and testing of complex electronic products.
• Experience with printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs), surface mount assemblies (SMT), and an understanding of mechanical design and materials.
• Technical knowledge of electronic product design and test is desirable.

Desirable experience

Experience identifying, managing and mitigating engineering project risks would be advantageous. Familiarity with Jama Connect and/or Jobscope MRP systems would also be beneficial, although neither is essential