Job Details Process Manufacturing Engineer R31455

MBDA S.A.S.; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence organization in Bolton seeks a Senior Process Engineer to support their rapidly growing Printed Circuit Card Assembly (PCBA) business unit. This role involves ensuring quality in PCBA processes, supporting production growth, and conducting root-cause analysis. Ideal candidates need to possess a strong technical background and a proactive approach to process improvements. Competitive salary around £43,000 with additional benefits including a company bonus and flexible working options.

Benefits

Company bonus up to £2,500

Pension contributions up to 14%

Paid overtime opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Enhanced parental leave

Healthcare Cash Plan

Subsidised meals and parking

Qualifications

• Understanding of Quality Control processes.
• Willingness to learn and adapt.
• Formal technical qualifications in engineering.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing area in growth.
• Conduct improvement activities including data analysis.
• Ensure effective safety measures in processes.

Skills

Quality control understanding

Analytical mindset

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Experience in Circuit Card Manufacturing

Knowledge of PCBA processes

Proactive approach to process improvements

Education

NVQ Level 3 / TR23 / TR21 Engineering/Craft Apprenticeship

HND or equivalent in a relevant subject

Job description

As a process engineer, you will work as part of the Printed Circuit Card Assembly (PCBA) manufacturing business unit with a focus on the manufacture of our products. The Circuit Card Assembly (CCA) Business unit produces high complexity products with a high mix, low volume output. The business unit is rapidly growing in order to achieve the large backlog of orders over the next 5‑10 years, with the production output more than tripling. You will be part of the process engineering team working closely with test, manufacturing and quality engineers whilst building strong relationships with stakeholders including operations, design support and calibration and maintenance teams. This role reports to the Principal Process Engineer within the CCA business unit. The Senior Process Engineer is responsible for various technical aspects of PCBA, including creating and maintaining standards, carrying out continuous improvement activities, solving technical problems, and ensuring quality is intrinsic to the role. The opportunity also allows an individual to grow their knowledge within manufacturing as part of development into future opportunities. Industrial validation, manufacturing architecture and factory of the future are some of the work packages that can provide stretch objectives for such growth.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the manufacturing area in its growth and rate increase.
• Carrying out improvement activities – data gathering and data analyses to understand impact and effort required.
• Supporting the Non‑Conformance process – root‑cause analysis and implementation of effective corrective and preventative actions.
• Interface with the design authority during the product development phase to ensure optimised Design for Manufacture (DfM) and in the production phase for management of change implementation. This includes supporting the New Product Introduction team in creating or improving design rules for manufacturability of circuit cards.
• Ensuring processes and equipment contribute to a safe working environment following company processes and legal obligations, while meeting internal quality requirements.
• Developing and maintaining manufacturing methods, processes and equipment with a data‑based approach, using methods such as SPC, to support a robust manufacturing system.
• Resolving issues and queries with the operations team on the shop floor.
• Performing and reviewing PFMEAs.
• Developing tooling to aid the manufacturing process.
• Creating and modifying machine programmes for the assembly, manufacture or inspection of circuit cards.

Skills & Attributes

• An understanding and appreciation for quality control.
• Analytical mindset with willingness to learn.
• Proficiency in computer and internet use, including commonly used applications such as Microsoft Office Suite and manufacturing systems such as ERP and Manufacturing Execution Systems.
• Experience in Circuit Card Manufacturing or Design (beneficial).
• Knowledge of PCBA processes and technologies (beneficial).
• A proactive approach to process improvements.

Qualifications (Must Have)

• Formal technical Engineering/Craft Apprenticeship to NVQ Level 3 / TR23 / TR21.
• Formal further education certificate to HND or equivalent in a relevant subject.

Alternative Qualifications

• BEng/BSc in a relevant Engineering/Technical Degree.

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

Employees receive 25 days of paid annual leave per calendar year, in addition to all statutory and public holidays.

After 5, 10 and 15 years of service, an additional day of annual leave is added to your allowance at each of these milestones.

Employees can also enjoy more time off by purchasing up to an additional five days holiday through payroll.

We trust our people to agree, within their teams, where and when they can be most effective. Our Dynamic Working policies allow individuals great levels of flexibility around the hours they work and where they work. Depending on your role and function, this may include options for paid overtime, dynamic leave (time in lieu) and more.

Our MBDA Retirement Savings Plan is a ‘Defined Contribution’ plan in the Mercer Master Trust, administered by Scottish Widows. The standard contributions are 4% of an employee's base salary and 6% employer contributions. You can increase both employee and employer contributions by up to 2%. Financial Awareness – Employees have access to free financial webinars hosted throughout the year, along with access to a financial education website which provides plenty of useful hints, tips and guidance on managing financial wellness. Share Incentive Plan – Acquire shares in our UK Shareholder, BAE Systems PLC, the scheme is tax efficient on shares purchased. Mortgage Advice – As part of our financial wellbeing initiative employees can access free of charge mortgage advice and webinars. Season Ticket Loan – Employees can borrow the value of public transport season ticket for bus or train journeys to and from work and spread the cost over 12 months. Critical Illness – To help reduce the financial impact after being diagnosed with a critical illness, employees receive a tax‑free lump sum payment that can be used for any purpose including covering medical expenses, adjustments to lifestyle and more. Employee Assistance Programme – The Employee Assistance Programme is free, independent, confidential and is available 24 hours a day/365 days a year. Employees have access to short‑term counselling (which includes up to 8 structured face‑to‑face, telephone or virtual sessions). Voluntary Private Medical Insurance – Private Medical Insurance offers three healthcare plans to suit your individual requirements for you and your family. Funded Private Medical Insurance – Eligible employees (Grade C & Above) are enrolled as standard into the company funded Private Medical Insurance benefit. Dental Insurance – The Dental Insurance benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday dental expenses such as minor treatments, routine examinations, restorative treatment and more. There are six levels of cover available, with each level providing increased claim limits. Healthcare Cash Plan – The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more. There are six levels of cover available, with each level providing increased claim limits. Healthcare and Leisure – The Healthcare and Leisure benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as medical fees, dentist fees, opticians and also provides access to special deals and concessions on sporting and recreational facilities.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: Circa £43,000 depending on experience.

Dynamic (hybrid) working: Minimum of 4 days per week on‑site due to workload classification.

Security Clearance: British Citizen and full SC required.

What we can offer you

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave – enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
• Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more.
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more…
• Additional benefits: Company bonus, pension, overtime, flexi leave, flexible working, enhanced parental leave, healthcare cash plan, facilities, etc.