Production Engineering Manager
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£55,000
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
Our predicted code SOC 1121 (79% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £55,000, and Radiodetection Ltd is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the published rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
About the role
Bristol | Hybrid (4 Days Onsite)
As part of SPX Technologies, Radiodetection is a global leader in the design and development of equipment and software used by utility companies to install, protect, and maintain underground infrastructure networks. Through precision and magnetic locators and ground penetrating radar, we help prevent damage to infrastructure utilities and protect lives.
This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll work across Engineering, Operations and Manufacturing Partners to improve product performance, optimise manufacturing and transform our product testing capability.
What You'll Do
- Lead a small Production Engineering team with scope to grow your responsibilities.
- Own production engineering and product test activities across an established product portfolio.
- Develop and improve product test specifications and physical test environments.
- Work with external manufacturing partners to resolve technical issues and improve performance.
- Drive continuous improvement across quality, manufacturability and production efficiency.
- Support NPI projects while enhancing existing products already in production.
What You'll Bring
- Production, Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering experience within an OEM or product-based business.
- Experience developing or managing product testing and validation.
- Strong problem-solving and continuous improvement skills.
- Experience working with manufacturing partners and introducing products into production.
- Leadership experience—or the ambition to take the next step into an engineering management role.
Why SPX Radiodetection?
- Lead engineering improvements that have a direct impact on global products.
- Influence product design, testing and manufacturing.
- Hybrid working with flexibility.
- Genuine opportunities to develop your leadership career within a global technology business.
If you enjoy improving products, solving engineering challenges and leading technical teams, we'd love to hear from you.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Radiodetection Ltd, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Radiodetection Ltd holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 1121 going rate of £55,000. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.