Introduction

This is a key leadership position responsible for driving manufacturing engineering performance, production capability, process improvement, new product introduction, and engineering excellence within a high-technology manufacturing environment.

What are you going to do 

  • Lead and manage the Manufacturing Engineering function, providing technical direction and support to the production organization.
  • Develop and implement manufacturing engineering strategies to improve productivity, efficiency, quality, and cost performance.
  • Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) and manufacturing readiness activities from development through production release.
  • Drive process optimization, automation, tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing systems improvements.
  • Identify manufacturing constraints and lead cross-functional initiatives to resolve production, quality, and process issues.
  • Establish and monitor engineering and manufacturing KPIs, including yield, throughput, efficiency, downtime, and continuous improvement metrics.
  • Work closely with Design Engineering, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, and Production teams to ensure products are manufacturable, scalable, and production-ready.
  • Lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions for complex manufacturing and product issues.
  • Support the development and implementation of work instructions, manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, and test solutions.
  • Manage engineering projects, resources, priorities, and budgets to deliver business objectives.
  • Develop and mentor Manufacturing Engineers and technical team members.
  • Ensure manufacturing processes comply with relevant quality, safety, engineering, and operational standards.
  • Support the evaluation, selection, and implementation of new manufacturing technologies and equipment.

Essential skills and knowledge

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • 8+ years of relevant manufacturing engineering experience, including experience in a leadership or managerial capacity.
  • Strong background in high-volume, high-mix, or technology-driven manufacturing environments.
  • Proven experience in NPI, process development, production readiness, and continuous improvement.
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, tooling, fixtures, equipment, and production systems.
  • Experience leading cross-functional engineering and production teams.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience applying structured root-cause analysis and continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Experience working with quality, yield, productivity, and manufacturing KPIs.
  • Strong project management, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
  • Experience in electronics, power electronics, electrical equipment, or related technology manufacturing is highly advantageous.
  • International or multinational manufacturing experience is preferred.

What we offer 

  • Global Network and Professional Community: As part of the Brunel family, you will join a vast network of professionals and experts across industries, fostering connections that help you thrive in your career.
  • Commitment to Safety and Excellence: We prioritize safety and operational excellence. In this role, you will play a key part in upholding our safety standards, working closely with the team to ensure a hazard-free and efficient operation.
  • Competitive Salary Package: A highly competitive salary that reflects your experience and skills, designed to motivate and reward top-tier talent like yourself.

Closing: 18 September 2026

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Process of your application

Application process & contact

We will now begin examining your application: We will take a close look at your application documents and ask you for additional information if necessary. If your qualifications match our requirements, we will invite you to meet us for the first time.

Project discussion with our customer

If the introductory meeting goes well for you and us, we will arrange a meeting with the customer who has the perfect project for you. This gives you the opportunity to find out more about the customer and the project.

The decision

If you enjoyed the project discussion and the customer is also convinced of your expertise, we will ask you the final and decisive question: Do you want to get started at Brunel?

Introductory conversation with Brunel

In an introductory meeting, we would like to find out more about your interests, ambitions and professional developments. At the same time, we report on working at Brunel and provide information about all career opportunities and prospects.

Welcome to Brunel

Now great times are beginning! With Brunel you have countless opportunities to help shape technological progress. You decide how your career path goes. We support you in every phase of your career. You always have security behind you: Brunel!