At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide technical leadership for production activities and support new product introduction.
- Company: Poynton has a strong heritage in the global Defence and Security markets.
- Benefits: Enjoy 23 days holiday, flexible working opportunities, and a Company Pension Scheme.
- Other info: UK security clearance is necessary for this role.
- Why this job: Lead innovative projects in high-quality manufacturing of defence technologies.
- Qualifications: Degree in Electronics Engineering or HNC equivalent with extensive engineering experience required.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 70000 £ per year.
We are seeking a highly organised and detail driven Principal Production Engineer. In this role, you will provide technical leadership for production and manufacturing activities, support new product introduction (NPI), and ensure compliance with quality, safety, and customer requirements. Working closely with manufacturing leadership, the Principal Production Engineer will develop and implement Design for Manufacture (DFM) and Design for Test (DFT) solutions, ensuring products can be manufactured efficiently, reliably, and cost-effectively.
The role will involve:
- Act as the primary technical point of contact for customers.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance for manufacturing activities.
- Support new product introduction and transition from design to manufacture.
- Liaise with manufacturing leaders to develop robust DFM and DFT strategies.
- Produce and maintain production build documentation, work instructions, and test procedures.
- Ensure manufacturing and test processes meet customer requirements.
- Identify and implement improvements to enhance quality, efficiency, and productivity.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Preferably a Degree in Electronics Engineering or HNC equivalent qualification and experience.
- Time-served engineer with extensive experience in a relevant engineering discipline.
- Experience within bespoke electronics / electromechanical manufacturing environments.
- Preferably, experience working with RF systems, subsystems, and associated test equipment.
- Strong understanding of DFM, DFT.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other PC-based software applications.
If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Principal Production Engineer, please click ‘apply’ today, we’d love to hear from you!
We offer 23 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays & Flex Days), early finish on a Friday, Flexible working opportunities, Company Pension Scheme, Health Cash Back Scheme, a range of discounts and excellent training and development opportunities.
The ability to achieve UK security clearance is required for this role. All applicants should have the Right to Work in the UK, as we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
Principal Production Engineer in Poynton employer: Sti Limited
Poynton offers excellent training and development opportunities in Poynton, UK. The team focuses on high-quality products like Satellite Communication systems and Counter IED equipment, ensuring impactful contributions to Defence and Security.
