Electronics Production Engineer (Manufacturing & NPI)
3 days ago
Oxford
Electronics Production Engineer (Manufacturing & NPI) Oxfordshire (On-site is non negotiable) Full-time, Permanent Help bring cutting-edge industrial safety technology from design to production. Laboris Solutions is working with a fast-growing, privately-owned UK technology company, built on innovation originating from Oxford University. With a strong international presence, they design and deliver advanced equipment that improves safety in hazardous industrial environments. They are looking for an experienced Electronics Production Engineer to play a key role in manufacturing, new product introduction (NPI), and continuous improvement. This is an exciting opportunity to work cross-functionally and influence the full product lifecycle—from design validation through to scalable production. Key Responsibilities • Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to transition products from design to production, • Support new product introduction (NPI) activities, ensuring smooth and efficient product launches, • Liaise with contract electronics manufacturers (CEMs)and support production readiness (occasional travel required), • Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation: assembly drawings, work instructions, and test procedures, • Review designs for design for manufacturability (DFM), reliability, and failure modes (FMEA), • Support development of automated production test systems and fixtures, • Contribute to and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS), including process and documentation improvements, • Drive continuous improvement initiatives, root cause analysis, and problem-solving in production environments Qualifications & Experience • HNC (or higher) in Electronics Engineering or a related discipline, • Minimum 3+ years’ experience in electronics manufacturing, production engineering, or hardware engineering, • Strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and technical documentation skills Required Skills • Proven experience in electronics manufacturing and production processes, • Experience working with embedded systems / embedded firmware-based products, • Strong board-level debugging and fault-finding skillsusing standard lab equipment, • Hands-on experience with new product introduction (NPI) and resolving production issues, • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) Desirable Skills (Advantageous) • Experience designing automated test fixtures (e.g., scripting, PLCs, or custom test systems), • Familiarity with CAD tools (Altium Designer, SolidWorks), • Programming experience (C, C++, C#, Python) for test or automation, • Understanding of Windows/Linux system administration, • Exposure to lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies Why Join This Market Leader? • Work on innovative industrial IoT and safety-critical technologies, • Be part of a collaborative, cross-functional engineering environment, • Influence products across the entire lifecycle—from concept to production, • Join a growing company with global reach and strong technical foundations Location Requirement: This is an on-site role based in Oxfordshire. Candidates must be located within a 45-minute commute