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
Salary description
£40000.00 - £50000.00 per year