Production Engineer

Overview

In this role you will optimise and validate manufacturing processes for electronic assemblies, driving continuous improvement and supporting new product introductions. You will collaborate with R&D, Production, Design, Quality and Supply Chain to ensure efficient, cost-effective, high-quality production. The role focuses on problem-solving on the line, process validation, and documentation to enable scalable manufacturing. You will contribute to DFM/ DFA reviews, risk assessments, and Lean/Six Sigma initiatives to lift performance and quality.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary
• company pension scheme
• ongoing training and professional development
• career progression opportunities
• employee assistance programme
• generous holiday allowance

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and improve manufacturing processes for electronic assemblies and products
• Line-level problem solving, fault finding and structured analysis to identify root causes
• Coordinate with manufacturing and supply teams to drive sustainable corrective actions
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities including process validation and production readiness
• Create and maintain manufacturing documentation, work instructions and process flows
• Assist in selection, installation and optimization of production equipment and tooling
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma
• Ensure DFM & DFA criteria are met through design reviews
• Review/update SOPs and manufacturing standard times; manage configuration control
• Write and review process FMEA, control plans and risk assessments; close identified actions
• Develop mid-to-long range improvement plans with stakeholders

Key requirements

• Degree, HND, or equivalent qualification in Electronics Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related discipline
• Experience in electronics manufacturing environment
• Experience with process improvement and problem-solving methodologies
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics and manufacturing documentation
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Strong analytical and organisational abilities
• Eligibility to obtain SC Clearance

• communication
• teamwork
• analytical thinking
• Lean Manufacturing
• Six Sigma
• NPI support

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