Manufacturing Engineer in Lymington, Hampshire

Based in Hampshire, this role is for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer with a fast‑growing, privately‑owned technology group that designs and manufactures high‑performance sensor and measurement systems used globally across meteorology, agriculture, transport, marine, utilities, motorsport, and defence sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, improve, and maintain manufacturing processes to ensure products are built efficiently, consistently, and to the highest quality standards.
• Act as a key link between Design/R&D and Production, ensuring new and existing products are optimised for manufacturability, cost-effectiveness, and scalability.
• Design, implement, and document manufacturing processes for new and existing products.
• Support production teams to maintain stable and efficient manufacturing operations.
• Work closely with R&D to ensure new product designs are suitable for manufacture.
• Lead the transition of new products into full production.
• Create and maintain assembly instructions, process documentation, and work standards.
• Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations.
• Analyse production data and present findings to support operational decision‑making.
• Estimate production times, staffing requirements, and manufacturing costs.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, regulatory requirements, and internal procedures.
• Lead cross‑functional projects involving engineering, production, and quality teams.
• Support training and knowledge transfer for new or updated processes.
• Stay up to date with industry developments and introduce relevant improvements.

Requirements

• Degree (or equivalent) in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Production, or Electronic Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a modern electronics / electromechanical manufacturing environment.
• Strong problem‑solving ability with a structured, analytical approach.
• Experience working with design teams to support manufacturable product development.
• Excellent communication skills, able to explain complex technical concepts clearly.
• Strong commercial awareness (cost, efficiency, and production impact understanding).
• Ability to work independently and lead cross‑functional teams when required.
• Electronics fault‑finding experience.
• Lean / Continuous Improvement experience (e.g., Green Belt Six Sigma).
• Knowledge of scripting or software tools (e.g., Python, AutoIt) and databases.
• Strong planning and prioritisation skills in a production environment.

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