Production Manager - Strain Gauging experience

JOB OVERVIEW: Production Manager / Lead Production Engineer ( strain gauging experience critical )sought by exciting market leading electronics & analytics systems business, focused on designing, building, installing and operatingmeasurement systems for the marine sector. Contract type: Permanent Salary : Negotiable but as a guide £40K-£50K (depending on competency) basic plus excellent staff benefits packageLocationHavant, Hampshire areaStart date - asap Working conditions: Normal office and light workshop environmentTHE ROLE & OPPORTUNITY As a result of expansion my client has an exciting new vacancy for a ProductionManager for their R&D function who MUST have strong experience with strain gauging; Reporting directly to the Head of Operations, duties will include: Run and oversee the day-to-day operation of our load cell production facility Manage the team building, calibrating, and testing load sensors Own production schedules, output targets, and quality standards Work with operations to optimise parts forecast CANDIDATE PROFILE: The ideal applicant will have; Firm knowledge of strain gauging &tenure withinthe industryAnalog electronics Material impacts on strain gauge/adhesive choice Surface preparations Strain gauge suppliersStrong background in mechanical and electronic assembly, ideally with sensor style products Experience in leading a production team or be ready to step-up to lead a team hands-on manager, not just desk-based2-3 people in the teamHas worked with calibration procedures and is comfortable with test equipment Can interpret engineering drawings Ideally from a low-to-medium volume, high-precision production environmentUnderstands capacity managementComfortable with small batch / precision manufacturing, not just mass production Experience with digital twin-like systems, production data logging and quality control Experience with ISO9001 Has worked with and applied of lean, six-sigma, kaizen methodologies Character; Calm, practical, and organised Leads by examplegets hands dirty when neededCan train up onboardingsCan balance speed vs. careknows when to slow down and when to push Wants to take ownership of a growing facility and help shape it long-term WHAT'S ON OFFER; A highly competitive financial rewards package including benefits package The chance to join a highly established proven market leader who continually invest in their solutions to stay ahead of the competition A comprehensive learning and development program and genuine career prospects An excellent hard working but fun close family oriented collaborative working environmentIf you are a good match then please send a CV immediately to learn more about this excellent rare and diverse permanent career opportunity!Keywords: Production Manager, strain guaging, Supervisor, Lead, Leader, Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, Engineering, Electro-Mechanical, aerospace, electronics, defenceThis vacancy is being advertised by ChilliFrog Ltd. The services advertised by ChilliFrog Ltd are those of an Employment Agency.TPBN1_UKTJ

Created: 2025-12-16