Electronics Engineer

Zoom Recruitment Services Ltd; Dartford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced workplace pension scheme

Enhanced parental leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Free parking

Life Assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Internal Training

Company Events

Rewards Gateway discounts

Job summary

Zoom Recruitment Services Ltd in Dartford is seeking an Electronics Engineer to support the Electronic Production Department, overseeing the Surface Mount, Wave Solder and Selective Solder processes and liaising with suppliers to maintain machine performance.

The role requires an electronics qualification and experience in electronic manufacturing, with a focus on process improvement, lean techniques and training of production staff.

Qualifications

• Have a relevant qualification in electronics and previous experience in electronic manufacturing.
• Liaise with manufacturing and design departments to ensure that new products are suitable for manufacture.
• Review and improve material flow and production processes using Lean Manufacturing techniques.
• Train employees in production areas as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Implement process improvements to increase efficiency and quality.
• Monitor SPC data to identify trends and take action.
• Create and update maintenance procedures to minimise machine downtime.
• Develop machine operation procedures and work instructions.
• Assist in identifying and justifying new capital equipment and processes.
• Introduce lean manufacturing into new product manufacture.
• Identify training requirements and carry out training within the Electronics Department.
• Carry out pre-production of new products.
• Carry out any additional functions within the business as directed by the Production Engineering Manager.

Skills

Electronics knowledge

Lean manufacturing

Training skills

Machine programming

Process improvement

Education

Electronics qualification

Tools

Surface Mount

Wave Solder

Selective Solder

Job description

Electronics Engineer – Dartford, UK

£28,000 – £32,000

Job Purpose

• To provide support to the Electronic Production Department.
• Oversee the Surface Mount, Wave Solder and Selective Solder Departments on a day-to-day basis with a focus on productivity and machine performance, identifying and resolving any issues and liaising with equipment suppliers.
• Participate in the introduction of new products into manufacture, refining and improving processes as necessary.
• Liaise with manufacturing and design departments to ensure that new products are suitable for manufacture.
• Review and improve material flow and production processes using Lean Manufacturing techniques.
• Train employees in production areas as necessary.
• Carry out machine programming, produce operating procedures, maintain training records and provide productivity reports.
• Identify improvements and implement changes through to completion.
• Have a relevant qualification in electronics and previous experience in electronic manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Implement process improvements to increase efficiency and quality.
• Monitor SPC data to identify trends and take action.
• Create and update maintenance procedures to minimise machine downtime.
• Develop machine operation procedures and work instructions.
• Assist in identifying and justifying new capital equipment and processes.
• Introduce lean manufacturing into new product manufacture.
• Identify training requirements and carry out training within the Electronics Department.
• Carry out pre-production of new products.
• Carry out any additional functions within the business as directed by the Production Engineering Manager.

Job Specifics

• Working hours: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
• Free parking
• Enhanced workplace pension scheme
• Enhanced parental leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Unlimited access to 24/7 GP and wellbeing experts (Smart Health)
• Financial well‑being scheme (Salary Finance)
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Long service awards
• Free Mental Health First Aid courses (MHFA)
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Internal Training
• Company Events
• Employee benefits, discounts and perks (Rewards Gateway)
• Volunteer with a charity of your choice for a day each year
• Get the latest tech at the best price and spread the payments over your salary, interest‑free