MERITUS Talent are working with one of Europe's leading defence manufacturers for the recruitment of a PCB Development Manager to join their Stevenage office on a 12 month contract basis. The role is hybrid, working 2 to 3 days a week, and is paying up to £80 per hour via Umbrella.
Overview
We are seeking an experienced and proactive PCB Development Manager to join the Governance Team, supporting the definition and execution of sourcing strategies for prototype and production hardware. This role is pivotal in delivering hardware solutions to tight development timelines and ensuring a smooth transition into series production.
You will collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, procurement, and supplier teams to manage the full lifecycle of PCB-A activities, from early engagement to delivery and reporting.
Key Responsibilities
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Define sourcing strategies for prototype and production PCB-A hardware to support current and future business needs
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Manage PCB-A activities through project planning and delivery within agreed timelines
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Coordinate closely with customers, internal teams (design, procurement, manufacturing), and suppliers to capture and refine requirements
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Support integration activities and follow-on production planning
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Build and maintain strong supplier relationships; negotiate and develop future capability agreements
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Drive rapid hardware delivery during the development phase in collaboration with engineering and manufacturing functions
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Coordinate new product introduction into the series production environment
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Produce robust estimates to support programme planning
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Provide accurate reporting on activities for both internal stakeholders and customers
Required Skills & Experience
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Proven experience in project or programme management within a complex technical or manufacturing environment
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Strong track record in defining and executing sourcing or delivery strategies
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Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and align multi-functional teams
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Able to balance strategic focus with day-to-day decision-making
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Experience with high-profile or time-critical production support
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Previous exposure to engineering or production environments is preferred
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Understanding of PCB-A technologies is advantageous but not essential
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Strong stakeholder engagement and supplier relationship management skills
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Comfortable working in a fast-paced, delivery-driven environment
