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