Production Engineer

Overview

In this Production Engineer role you enable the manufacture of advanced RF and microwave products for demanding defence and communications applications. You will work across production support, process improvement and new product introduction to boost yield, reliability and efficiency. You’ll partner with Engineering, Quality and Manufacturing to define and continuously improve regulated processes. This is a hands-on role in a growing engineering business with a strong focus on delivery and quality.

Pay / Benefits

• Salary sacrifice pension (up to 7%)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Electric & Hybrid Vehicle car scheme
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Bonus scheme

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to manufacturing and test operations to resolve issues and improve quality, yield, and efficiency
• Investigate failures to identify root causes and implement corrective actions
• Develop and improve manufacturing, assembly, inspection, and test processes for RF/electronic products
• Create and maintain production documentation (work instructions, process flows, test procedures)
• Support introduction of new products into manufacture ensuring processes, tooling, and training are in place
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives across safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and first-pass yield
• Specify, validate and maintain production tooling, fixtures, jigs, test equipment, and manufacturing aids
• Analyze production and test data to identify trends and reduce waste, rework, and downtime
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Planning, Supply Chain and Customer Support to meet objectives
• Support audits and operational excellence initiatives to ensure quality and regulatory compliance
• Provide technical guidance and coaching to production staff to promote best practice and adherence

Key requirements

• Degree, HNC/HND, apprenticeship, or equivalent practical experience in Electronic, RF, Manufacturing, Production, or related Engineering
• Experience in a production/manufacturing engineering, test engineering, or technical support role within electronics
• Understanding of manufacturing/test processes, controlled documentation, configuration and traceability
• Structured problem solving and root cause analysis skills
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, BOMs, test requirements and production data
• Strong written and verbal communication across functions
• Proficiency with Word and Excel for data analysis and documentation

• Strong communication
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Analytical mindset
• RF and microwave product knowledge
• Electronic assembly and RF test methods or equipment
• Experience in regulated environments (aerospace/defence)

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