Engineering Prototype Lab Manager
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- England,South East,Hampshire
- Full Time, Permanent
- Salary negotiable
Job Description:
Full job descriptionEngineering Prototype ManagerPermanent | Full-time
The RoleAn opportunity for an experienced engineering professional to take responsibility for a prototype engineering laboratory and workshop. This is a varied, hands-on management role combining technical oversight, team leadership and the coordination of prototype development.
You will oversee the day-to-day running of the facility, manage resources and suppliers, and ensure prototype builds are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.
Key Responsibilities*Manage the daily operation, safety and organisation of the engineering laboratory and workshop.
*Lead, support and develop technical staff and apprentices, allocating work and managing priorities.
*Plan and coordinate prototype builds, including small production batches, ensuring projects meet agreed timescales.
*Oversee the manufacture and assembly of prototype equipment, cable assemblies, wiring looms and electro-mechanical components.
*Interpret engineering drawings, electrical schematics and build documentation.
*Manage procurement of components, materials, tooling and specialist equipment.
*Maintain prototype bills of materials, monitor component availability and coordinate outsourced manufacturing.
*Maintain workshop equipment, tools, test facilities, stock levels and build records.
*Work closely with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain teams and external suppliers.
*Ensure appropriate quality standards, risk assessments, health and safety procedures and configuration records are maintained.
*Support the transition of completed prototypes into manufacturing.
Key Skills & Experience*Experience managing or working within an engineering workshop, prototype laboratory, R&D or product development environment.
*Practical experience of electrical wiring, soldering, cable assembly or electro-mechanical integration.
*Ability to interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams and technical documentation.
*Experience coordinating technical teams, resources, suppliers and procurement.
*Strong planning, organisational and problem-solving skills.
*Good communication skills and the ability to work across different engineering functions.
*Relevant engineering qualification, apprenticeship or equivalent practical experience.
Desirable Experience*Prototype development and new product introduction.
*Experience within marine, defence, robotics, instrumentation or other complex engineering environments.
*Knowledge of quality systems, document control and configuration management.
*Experience supporting products through development and into manufacture.
What’s on OfferThe opportunity to take ownership of a specialist engineering facility, lead a technical team and play an important part in bringing new engineering products from prototype development through to manufacture.
Interested?For further information or to apply, please contact:
Chrissie Rehman
DCS Recruitment
The RoleAn opportunity for an experienced engineering professional to take responsibility for a prototype engineering laboratory and workshop. This is a varied, hands-on management role combining technical oversight, team leadership and the coordination of prototype development.
You will oversee the day-to-day running of the facility, manage resources and suppliers, and ensure prototype builds are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.
Key Responsibilities*Manage the daily operation, safety and organisation of the engineering laboratory and workshop.
*Lead, support and develop technical staff and apprentices, allocating work and managing priorities.
*Plan and coordinate prototype builds, including small production batches, ensuring projects meet agreed timescales.
*Oversee the manufacture and assembly of prototype equipment, cable assemblies, wiring looms and electro-mechanical components.
*Interpret engineering drawings, electrical schematics and build documentation.
*Manage procurement of components, materials, tooling and specialist equipment.
*Maintain prototype bills of materials, monitor component availability and coordinate outsourced manufacturing.
*Maintain workshop equipment, tools, test facilities, stock levels and build records.
*Work closely with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain teams and external suppliers.
*Ensure appropriate quality standards, risk assessments, health and safety procedures and configuration records are maintained.
*Support the transition of completed prototypes into manufacturing.
Key Skills & Experience*Experience managing or working within an engineering workshop, prototype laboratory, R&D or product development environment.
*Practical experience of electrical wiring, soldering, cable assembly or electro-mechanical integration.
*Ability to interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams and technical documentation.
*Experience coordinating technical teams, resources, suppliers and procurement.
*Strong planning, organisational and problem-solving skills.
*Good communication skills and the ability to work across different engineering functions.
*Relevant engineering qualification, apprenticeship or equivalent practical experience.
Desirable Experience*Prototype development and new product introduction.
*Experience within marine, defence, robotics, instrumentation or other complex engineering environments.
*Knowledge of quality systems, document control and configuration management.
*Experience supporting products through development and into manufacture.
What’s on OfferThe opportunity to take ownership of a specialist engineering facility, lead a technical team and play an important part in bringing new engineering products from prototype development through to manufacture.
Interested?For further information or to apply, please contact:
Chrissie Rehman
DCS Recruitment
Job number 4279437
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