Production Engineer (SMT Team Lead/Supervisor)

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.