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

Define sourcing strategies for prototype and production PCB-A hardware to support current and future business needs

Manage PCB-A activities through project planning and delivery within agreed timelines

Coordinate closely with customers, internal teams (design, procurement, manufacturing), and suppliers to capture and refine requirements

Support integration activities and follow-on production planning

Build and maintain strong supplier relationships; negotiate and develop future capability agreements

Drive rapid hardware delivery during the development phase in collaboration with engine...