Job Description:

Production Engineer (SMT Team Lead/Supervisor)

Salary : £40-50K depending on experience

Hours : Monday to Friday 40 hour week

Our client is a long established family owned high technology electronic assembly company who are seeking an experienced Electronics Assembly Technician to join their team.

Responsibilities:

Head up the SMT Line - would oversee all aspects of the SMT production line, including all the machines, staff and scheduling of work

Process Optimisation - would be responsible for improving throughput, yield and quality on SMT lines (e.g. solder paste printing, component placement, reflow soldering)

Equipment Management - would oversee setting up, operating, maintaining and troubleshooting SMT machinery (pick-and-place, ovens, printers, AOI/SPI)

New Production Introduction - support the implementation of new designs into production, ensuring manufacturability and troubleshooting any problems.

Quality and Compliance - root cause analysis of any defects, implementing corrective actions and ensuring adherence to IPC standards.

Leadership & Training - responsible for small team of SMT operators in terms of workload and training.

Essential skills required for role:

Technical expertise - deep understanding of SMT processes and machinery

Problem solving - strong analytical skills

Quality standards - knowledge of ISO 9001 and IPC standards

Education - HND or Degree in Engineering (Electronics/Manufacturing preferred)

Proven background in electronics manufacturing with hands-on SMT experience.

Experience:

• working knowledge of IPC-A-610: 2 years (required)
• team leadership level: 3 years (required)
• SMT processes & machinery: 3 years (required)

Must have full right to work in the UK.  This client is unable to offer Sponsorship.