Production Manager - Strain Gauging

Job Description JOB OVERVIEW: Production Engineer / Lead Production Technician / Manager (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: PermanentSalary : Negotiable but as a guide 40K-50K (depending on competency) basic plus excellent staff benefits packageLocation Havant, Hampshire areaStart date - asapWorking conditions: Normal office and light workshop environmentTHE ROLE & OPPORTUNITYAs 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 facilityManage the team building, calibrating, and testing load sensorsOwn production schedules, output targets, and quality standardsWork with operations to optimise parts forecastCANDIDATE PROFILE:The ideal applicant will have;Firm knowledge of strain gauging &tenure withinthe industryAnalog electronicsMaterial impacts on strain gauge/adhesive choiceSurface preparationsStrain gauge suppliersStrong background in mechanical and electronic assembly, ideally with sensor style productsExperience 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 equipmentCan interpret engineering drawingsIdeally from a low-to-medium volume, high-precision production environmentUnderstands capacity managementComfortable with small batch / precision manufacturing, not just mass productionExperience with digital twin-like systems, production data logging and quality controlExperience with ISO9001Has worked with and applied of lean, six-sigma, kaizen methodologiesCharacter;Calm, practical, andorganisedLeads by example gets hands dirty when neededCan train up onboardingsCan balance speed vs. care knows when to slow down and when to pushWants to take ownership of a growing facility and help shape it long-termWHAT'S ON OFFER; A highly competitive financial rewards package including benefits packageThe 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 andgenuine 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.JBRP1_UKTJ

Created: 2026-01-14