Lead Electronics Production Engineer – Somerset West. A renowned international Engineering company is looking for a Lead Electronics Production Engineer to join their team on a full-time permanent basis in the Helderberg Area. Excellent salary on offer and internal career advancement opportunities. Key Responsibilities: Collaboration and SupportWork closely with engineers, scientists, and other technicians to support various space missions and projects Provide technical assistance and support during the development and testing phases of projects Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders Production Leadership & Technical OversightProvide day-to-day technical guidance, mentoring, and upskilling of production technicians, assemblers, and junior engineers Evaluate team capability gaps and drive targeted training programmes Integration and TestingEnsure precise alignment and secure fastening of all electro-optical components Ensure all harnesses meet advanced technical specifications and quality standards Ensure firmware and software is loaded to all electronic assemblies Conduct system and component-level testing Test electro-optical systems under various conditions Oversee and execute thermal testing of electronics subassemblies Support Integration of electronic and optomechanical systems Process Ownership & Continuous ImprovementOwn and optimise end-to-end electronics manufacturing processes Develop, implement, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), manufacturing instructions, and acceptance criteria Quality Assurance & ComplianceEnsure all laboratory activities meet the highest quality standards Implement quality control measures throughout processes Manage non-conformances, deviations, waiver requests, and implement robust corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) Collaborate closely with the Quality team to maintain a stable, high-quality production environment Production Planning & Operational ExecutionEnsure production lines are fully prepared Support capacity planning and forecasting Oversee first article builds, ensure robust sign-off, and validate readiness for scale-up Monitor daily production KPIs Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Over 5 years’ experience in manufacturing and production of electronics systems. Over 1 years’ experience in a supervisory role and a small team Hands-on experience with electronics manufacturing processes, including SMT, reflow, inspection, and final assembly Experience working within quality-controlled environments aligned to IPC and ISO standards #J-18808-Ljbffr