Manufacturing Engineer
Location: Fareham
Salary: £40,000-£50,000 p.a (DOE)
Hours: Full-time, permanent

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join a leading electronic manufacturing business based in Fareham.

The Manufacturing Engineer will play a key role in ensuring all assembly equipment, production processes, and procedures operate efficiently and deliver products to the required quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

- The Manufacturing Engineer will support production teams to meet delivery targets and uphold the highest assembly standards.
- Liaise closely with Operations, Production, and QA to prioritise workloads, resolve engineering issues, and maintain process efficiency.
- Develop and control detailed manufacturing documentation, ensuring that all processes meet customer and regulatory requirements.
- As a Manufacturing Engineer, lead improvement projects including tooling enhancements and process optimisation to boost efficiency.
- Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and assist Product Engineering teams with Design for Manufacture (DFM) feedback.
- Maintain control of Bills of Materials, configuration changes, and engineering packs in collaboration with Product Engineering.
- Communicate technical reports and process performance updates to both internal teams and customers.

 

Qualifications and Experience

- Degree or equivalent qualification in engineering or related discipline.
- Proven experience working as a Manufacturing Engineer within electronic manufacturing.
- Knowledge of PCB design principles is essential.
- Excellent understanding of project planning, process improvement, and configuration control.
- Capability to coordinate with multiple departments to deliver production and technical objectives.

 

Personal Attributes

- Strong communicator (written and verbal) and comfortable leading discussions with production and engineering teams.
- Self-motivated Manufacturing Engineer who can identify and resolve production process issues independently.
- Organised, methodical, and accurate in maintaining technical documentation.
- Calm under pressure and able to motivate others in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

 

This position offers an excellent opportunity for a proactive and detail-oriented Manufacturing Engineer looking to make an impact within a forward-thinking electronics manufacturer. 

Apply directly or contact Kate Taylor at Holt Engineering for more information about this role.