Manufacturing Manager

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 8 May 2026
LOCATION
Coventry
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£55,000 / year
CATEGORY
Manufacturing
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SKILLS

Electronics manufacturing PCBA handling Electro-mechanical assembly Electronic testing ERP/MRP systems Quality management systems ESD best practices Lean manufacturing

FULL DESCRIPTION

Manufacturing Manager

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is hiring a Manufacturing Manager in Coventry, United Kingdom. Full-time, permanent position. Salary: £45,000-£55,000 per year.

About Us

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] flexible technology portfolio represents a major innovation in the market, just as many industries and society as a whole are gearing up for a greener world. We apply our knowledge and experience to create solutions based on in-depth research and thorough testing while looking into the future for inspiration.

Job Description

Manufacturing Manager

Pay: £45,000.00-£55,000.00 per year

Job Overview: We are seeking a proactive and hands-on Manufacturing Manager to oversee the end-to-end production of electronic controllers and ESCs using pre-supplied PCBAs. You will play a critical role in setting up and managing volume manufacturing operations, ensuring quality, efficiency, and traceability from component receipt to final assembly, testing and shipping.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Production Oversight: Lead initial upscaling, layout planning, tooling selection, process definition; manage day-to-day operations; plan and schedule batches; build assembly processes and work instructions; integrate ERP/MRP data.
  • Assembly & Testing: Perform manual and semi-automated assembly; support functional test equipment development; enforce ESD-safe environments.
  • Supplier, Inventory & Logistics Management: Receive and inspect supplied PCBAs; organize inbound/outbound logistics; maintain inventory levels and BOM traceability; raise non-conformance reports.
  • Quality & Compliance: Support quality assurance systems; ensure compliance; maintain production records for audits.
  • Process Improvement: Continuously improve assembly techniques; reduce rework; contribute to DFM feedback; support lean initiatives.

Requirements

Essential Skills & Experience:

  • Proven experience in electronics manufacturing.
  • Strong understanding of PCBA handling, electro-mechanical assembly, and electronic testing.
  • Experience managing or implementing manual and semi-automated assembly processes.
  • Ability to interpret technical drawings, wiring diagrams, and bills of materials.
  • Hands-on experience with ERP or MRP systems for production planning, purchasing, and inventory control.
  • Working knowledge of quality management systems and ESD best practices.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Hands-on and willing to contribute directly to builds as required.

Desirable: Familiarity with ESCs, motor control systems, or automotive/aerospace electronics; lean manufacturing; ISO 9001; logistics integration.

If you are interested, please mail your updated resume to [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].

Benefits

  • Company pension
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Free parking
  • On-site parking
  • Work Location: In person
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