Production Engineer - Electronic Manufacturing

ZipRecruiter; Saffron Walden; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in radar systems is seeking a Production Engineer with a strong background in electronic engineering. The role involves manufacturing support, documentation, and communication with suppliers. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and experience in electronic assembly and RF knowledge. Hybrid working options are available.

Qualifications

• Experience with electronic engineering processes.
• Ability to read technical drawings and schematics.
• Exposure to RF Electronics is a distinct advantage.

Responsibilities

• Documenting product specifications throughout their lifecycle.
• Providing support during radar testing.
• Acting as technical contact for outsourced manufacturing.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Description

A Production Engineer with a background involving electronic engineering processes will undertake manufacturing support for a range of radar systems throughout their lifecycle. You will possess a formal Engineering qualification, be familiar with technical drawings, and have good experience of electronic assembly and ideally some RF knowledge. Reporting to the Production Manager, the Production Engineer will take responsibility for documenting the specification of products throughout their lifecycle, providing support during radar testing, and being the technical contact for outsourced manufacturing facilities and component suppliers. The ability to communicate well is essential.

The ideal Production Engineer will bring the following:

1. HNC/HND or Degree in an Engineering discipline (Electronics ideally).
2. Commercial experience of electronic engineering processes.
3. The ability to read technical drawings and schematics.
4. Some exposure to mechanical engineering processes.
5. Exposure to RF Electronics is a distinct advantage.
6. Experience of electronic (including PCBA) and mechanical assembly.
7. Excellent communication and organizational skills.
8. Ability to produce detailed technical documentation.

A competitive salary in the region of £40-50K will be offered, depending on your level of experience.

Hybrid working available with a minimum of 3 days in the office and 2 WFH (depending on workload and at the manager's discretion). You must have full eligibility to work in the UK without sponsorship.