FROM CONCEPT TO CREATION
M Plus Product Development helps organisations turn ideas into manufactured reality and maintain them. We specialise in bridging the gap between core business expertise and the complex world of product development, industrialisation, global market access & manufacturing.
Increasing the manufacturer standard weekly output by 20% through DFM review and Kaizen implementation.
20%+
Successful setup of contract manufacturing and NPI, delivering products generating $20M+ annual revenue.
$20M
Reduced defect rate by 6% through SPC analysis, rootcause identification, and targeted process improvements.
+6%
Sourcing support providing enough quality verified components to build an additional 15,000 units from outside the VAM usual sourcing networks.
15K+
Key Contributions
Our global clients
About us
End‑to‑End Product Leadership
Since 2009, we have supported major satellite operators, technology developers, and consumer product companies with hands on management across the full product lifecycle, from concept to end of life.
We assess and manage outsourced design and manufacturing services to ensure product realisation, certification, and reliable supply, while minimising risk and promoting continuous improvement.
SERVICES
End‑to‑end production support and advice from concept to market
HOW WE SUPPORT OUR CLIENTS
We are a senior engineering and operations team based in the UK and Europe, with comprehensive global experience supporting product development, outsourced manufacturing, and supply for high value technologies. Our longterm, ongoing partnerships with leading satcom providers reflect the trust placed in our expertise.
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Lean, senior level expertise delivering fast, high quality results
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Flexible contracting model: MSP, consultancy, or project based support
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Specialist engineering capability with over 60 years of combined experience
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15+ years of trusted delivery in the satcom and broadcast sectors
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Clients include Inmarsat/Viasat, OneWeb/Eutelsat, Sasken and Synamedia
PROCESS
Development, Industrialisation,
global market access & manufacturing support
We specialise in guiding companies through the technical and operational challenges of bringing highvalue products to market and sustaining them in production. Our work ensures robust product realisation, reliable supply, and controlled manufacturing processes without distracting clients from their core business.
Technical
Guidance
We support engineering teams with senior level technical management throughout early development and industrialisation, providing tangible feedback and data for business review:
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Design reviews and manufacturability guidance
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Prototyping and technical validation
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Tooling and tester requirements and approvals
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Industrialisation planning and issue resolution
Manufacturing
Selection
We guide clients through the full process of selecting, validating, and onboarding manufacturing partners:
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Technical and operational requirements definition
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Supplier search, RFI/RFP, and technical evaluations
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Audits and compliance assessments
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Contract negotiation support (SLAs, KPIs, responsibilities)
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NPI guidance and production readiness reviews
In-life
management
We provide ongoing technical oversight to maintain product quality, performance, and supply continuity:
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Daily technical coordination with the manufacturing partner
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Quality monitoring, yield analysis, and defect investigation
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Deployment of engineering changes and configuration control
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EOL component management and risk mitigation
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Root cause analysis and corrective action guidance
Supplier quality
& compliance
We use quality as a practical tool to drive consistency and reduce risk. Compliance is essential for market access and cannot be overlooked. Inspections and audits provide a clear view of true manufacturing capability, highlighting strengths, weaknesses, and operational risk:
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GMP, Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen methodologies
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Quality system evaluations
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Type approval, regional, and safety compliance experience
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Crossfunctional process audits
Ben Mansfield
Product Development & Manufacturing Consultant
ben@mpluspd.com
William Mansfield
Company Director
will@mpluspd.com
M Plus PD, 141 Newmarket Road, Cambridge, England, CB5 8HA