At Live Digital, we help Manufacturing Tech companies hire the talent powering smart factories, connected production, and data-driven operations. Our recruitment expertise supports the technology transforming modern manufacturing.
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Manufacturing is undergoing one of the most significant transformations in its history. As software, automation, and data reshape production environments, manufacturers and Manufacturing Tech providers need talent that understands both technology and operational reality. Live Digital specialises in recruiting professionals who help manufacturing organisations scale efficiency, resilience, and innovation.
Manufacturing Tech refers to the technologies that digitise, automate, and optimise manufacturing processes across the entire production lifecycle. Often aligned with Industry 4.0, Manufacturing Tech brings together software, connected machinery, robotics, analytics, and AI to create smarter, more responsive factories.
Key areas of Manufacturing Tech include:
As physical manufacturing becomes increasingly software-defined, the demand for talent capable of working across engineering, data, and operations has grown rapidly. Live Digital supports Manufacturing Tech organisations by connecting them with professionals who can design, deploy, and scale these complex systems.
The UK’s Manufacturing Tech ecosystem is closely tied to its historic and modern industrial centres. The Midlands remains a cornerstone of manufacturing innovation, with Birmingham, Coventry, Derby, and Nottingham supporting advanced manufacturing, automotive technology, robotics, and production automation. These regions continue to attract Manufacturing Tech providers focused on smart factories and connected production environments.
In the North, Manchester, Leeds, and Sheffield contribute significantly to Manufacturing Tech through advanced materials, industrial analytics, and production optimisation platforms. Liverpool also supports manufacturing-adjacent technology across logistics, processing, and industrial data systems.
The South East – including Cambridge, Oxford, Surrey, and Hertfordshire – plays a critical role in confirming Manufacturing Tech innovation, particularly where manufacturing intersects with AI, robotics, sensors, and industrial research. London remains important for Manufacturing SaaS platforms, digital twin technology, and data-driven production intelligence.
Scotland’s Glasgow and Edinburgh further strengthen the UK’s Manufacturing Tech landscape through industrial data science, energy-efficient manufacturing, and automation research.
Manufacturing Tech requires professionals who can bridge the physical and digital worlds. At Live Digital, we recruit engineers and technologists responsible for building the software platforms that control, monitor, and optimise production environments. This includes software engineers, embedded systems developers, cloud engineers, DevOps specialists, and platform architects working on manufacturing SaaS and factory data platforms.
Data is central to modern manufacturing. We support hiring for data engineers, data scientists, and machine learning specialists who work with production data, sensor streams, time-series analytics, and predictive models. These roles underpin predictive maintenance, yield optimisation, quality assurance, and real-time decision-making on the factory floor.
Product leadership is another critical area. We recruit product managers, product owners, and technical programme managers who understand manufacturing workflows, operational constraints, and safety requirements. These individuals translate complex production needs into scalable, user-friendly digital tools. UX and systems designers also play an important role in simplifying interfaces for operators, engineers, and plant managers.
Operationally, Manufacturing Tech businesses depend on specialists in automation, robotics, controls engineering, OT/IT integration, cybersecurity, and compliance. Alongside these roles, we also support hiring across commercial, partnerships, customer success, and growth functions – particularly where Manufacturing Tech providers deliver SaaS platforms to manufacturers at scale.
Manufacturing Tech roles operate in environments where uptime, safety, and reliability are critical. We understand these constraints and prioritise candidates with the right blend of technical expertise and operational awareness.
Manufacturing systems are high-risk and increasingly connected. We prioritise candidates with experience in cybersecurity, data governance, functional safety, and regulatory compliance.
Professionals who understand both manufacturing processes and modern software are difficult to find. Our sourcing approach focuses on proactive outreach and niche talent networks to secure these profiles.
As a solo consultancy run by Jacob, Live Digital offers direct communication, speed, and consistency – ensuring every hiring engagement receives focused attention.
Many Manufacturing Tech businesses operate subscription-based platforms layered on physical production environments. We recruit talent who understand scalability, resilience, security, and adoption in these contexts.
Connected machinery, automation, and real-time production intelligence.
Sensors, connectivity, and data pipelines enabling asset monitoring and optimisation.
AI-driven systems reducing downtime and extending equipment life.
Robotic production lines, autonomous material handling, and collaborative robots.
Virtual models supporting testing, forecasting, and continuous improvement.
Monitoring, optimisation, and reporting tools for efficient and lower-carbon manufacturing.
Manufacturing Tech is redefining how products are made - improving efficiency, quality, resilience, and sustainability through digital innovation. Hiring the right people is critical to delivering these outcomes. Live Digital helps Manufacturing Tech companies secure exceptional talent across engineering, data, product, and commercial roles - supporting innovation from factory floor to cloud platform. Whether you’re building smart factory software, deploying automation platforms, scaling Manufacturing SaaS, or modernising production operations, we support your hiring strategy with clarity, expertise, and a focused, boutique approach. Let’s build the future of Manufacturing Tech together.
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Engineering, data, product, automation, cybersecurity, commercial, and operational roles across Manufacturing Tech and industrial SaaS platforms.
Birmingham, Coventry, Derby, Nottingham, Manchester, Leeds, Sheffield, Cambridge, Oxford, Surrey, London, Glasgow, and Edinburgh.
Yes – including SaaS providers, automation vendors, and manufacturers undergoing digital transformation.
Absolutely – these are central to Manufacturing Tech recruitment.
A boutique consultancy model led by Jacob, combining deep technology understanding with precise, relationship-driven recruitment.
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Live Digital is a specialist recruitment agency connecting fast-growing SaaS and digital businesses with top-tier talent across product, growth, engineering, and operations. With a focus on speed, precision, and cultural fit, we help companies scale smarter - and professionals find roles where they can thrive.
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