Principal Manufacturing Engineer - Electronics

Principal Manufacturing Engineer - Electronics

• Location:

  Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

• Sector:

  Manufacturing / Operations

• Job type:

  Permanent

• Job reference:

  NAD1074

Are you an experienced Manufacturing Engineer ready to take on a principal-level role within an electronics or electrical manufacturing environment? If so, our client has the role for you!

Our Nottingham-based client is looking for a hands-on engineer to lead improvements in calibration, compliance, and manufacturing processes to internationally recognised quality and technical standards.

Responsibilities:

• Review and improve all aspects of product calibration, including setting up a new lab and gaining ISO17025 accreditation.
• Ensure product compliance with international standards (e.g., Safety, EMC) and support approvals for new markets or applications.
• Lead on NPI and act as the interface between R&D and manufacturing. Drive improvements in equipment, processes, instructions, and training.
• Support sub-contracting and outsourcing initiatives where technical and commercial benefits exist.
• Maintain ISO9001:2015 UKAS accreditation and drive quality improvements through training, testing, and reporting.

Candidate Requirements:

• A minimum of a bachelor's degree in electronics or electrical engineering.
• Experience working within an electronics manufacturing business.
• Ideally experience in calibration, product compliance, and technical manufacturing processes.
• Proven track record of continuous process improvement and compliance with international standards in the electronics industry or a closely related industry.

To apply for this Nottingham-based Principal Manufacturing Engineer position, please send your CV to or contact Nick at or .