Job Title: Production Engineering ManagerLocation: StevenageSalary: Competitive £50,000 - £65,000A well-established manufacturing organisation is seeking a Production Engineering Manager to lead its Production Engineering and Operations teams, driving operational excellence across all manufacturing activities. This is a key leadership position responsible for ensuring efficient product assembly, successful introduction of new products, and continuous improvement of engineering processes, documentation, and production capability.The role requires a strong blend of technical expertise, people management, customer focus, and project leadership. You will oversee the production team ranging from senior engineers to junior and assistant-level staff while acting as a central point of coordination between production, customers, and internal stakeholders.This is a hands-on management role within a fast-paced, highly technical environment, where attitude, adaptability, and communication are just as important as engineering ability.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and develop the Production Engineering and Operations teams, managing performance, workload, and KPI reporting.Provide hands-on production engineering support, improving manufacturability, documentation, tooling, and layout efficiency.Own the full NPI process and act as the main customer-facing contact for engineering and build-related queries.Prepare assembly quotations, review customer documentation, and produce accurate build packs