Lead PCA Manufacturing Engineer - NPI & Process Improvement

Edwards Vacuum; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Edwards Vacuum in Eastbourne is seeking a Lead Manufacturing Engineer- PCA to head the PCA manufacturing engineering effort, delivering robust process development, NPI readiness, and cost-effective production. You will lead cross-functional teams, drive CAPEX Justifications, create BOMs in SAP, and ensure compliance with IPC and ISO standards.

You will mentor teams, apply PFMEA/DFMEA, optimize layouts, and sustain continuous improvement across processes and equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/ Electronics or Manufacturing Engineering.
• At least 3 years’ experience supporting PCA operations and 3 years involvement in an NPI role with design for manufacturing responsibility for electronic products.
• Full understanding of PFMEA and DFMEA considerations within an electronics assembly environment.
• Printed Circuit Assemblies (Surface Mount and conventional components).
• Excellent understanding of Lean Manufacturing Techniques.
• Excellent team working ability and interpersonal communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead PCA manufacturing engineering efforts to introduce new products with cost/time quality targets.
• Create and maintain BOMs and routings in SAP and validate costs.
• Develop SOPs for new products and ensure training materials are updated.
• Plan prototype builds and pre-production batches for NPIs.
• Mentor personnel and drive continuous improvement across processes and equipment.
• Lead PFMEA/DFMEA and risk mitigation activities.
• Manage engineering change control within the PCA zone and oversee capex proposals.

Skills

PCA operations experience

NPI with design for manufacturing

PFMEA/DFMEA

Lean manufacturing

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Multi-project management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical and/or Electronics Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

Edwards Vacuum in Eastbourne is seeking a Lead Manufacturing Engineer- PCA to head the PCA manufacturing engineering effort, delivering robust process development, NPI readiness, and cost-effective production. You will lead cross-functional teams, drive CAPEX Justifications, create BOMs in SAP, and ensure compliance with IPC and ISO standards.

You will mentor teams, apply PFMEA/DFMEA, optimize layouts, and sustain continuous improvement across processes and equipment.