PCB-A Development Manager

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Staffing Consultant | Defence, Space and Aerospace Contract - Get in touch! 07441391885 aleck.mehra@meritustalent.com

This role supports the business improvement strategy to reduce the development hardware timescales, which is essential for our clients' development lifecycle.

This is a contract role initially lasting 6 months, with 3 days a week onsite in Stevenage, paying up to £80ph Inside IR35.

Responsibilities:

• Define sourcing strategy within the PCB-A Governance Team for prototype hardware, production build, and future capabilities.
• Manage PCB-A activities, ensuring timely planning and delivery, supporting integration activities.
• Engage with customers, suppliers, design, procurement, and manufacturing teams to capture requirements.
• Build and maintain relationships with external suppliers, developing strategies and agreements.
• Ensure rapid delivery of hardware during development, collaborating with Manufacturing, Electronic Engineering, Equipment, and Procurement teams.
• Coordinate the introduction of new products to series production.
• Create accurate estimates to support activities.
• Report activities accurately for internal and customer needs.

Skillset/Experience Required:

• Proven track record as a Manager/Lead in strategy definition.
• Experience delivering complex products in a high-profile manufacturing environment.
• Proactive, enthusiastic, and able to prioritize strategic and tactical decisions.
• Strong communicator with experience leading multi-functional teams under tight deadlines.
• Experience in engineering or production environments preferred.
• PCB-A technical background is a plus but not essential; strong management skills are required.
• Ability to promote company values and enhance delivery reputation.
• Maintain and develop relationships with key suppliers.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Industry

• Defense and Space Manufacturing

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