Manufacturing Engineer - PCB Specialist

CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Rochester is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer - PCB Specialist. The successful candidate will collaborate with design and engineering teams to ensure PCB designs comply with IPC standards and enhance production efficiency. Essential qualifications include HNC in Electrical or Manufacturing Engineering and extensive experience in PCB design. This position offers a hybrid work model and a salary range of £40,000 - £47,000 plus excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in PCB design and manufacturing is essential.
• Ability to drive continuous improvement within PCB design processes is desirable.
• Knowledge of current trends in PCB manufacturing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with design teams to ensure PCB designs meet IPC standards.
• Provide ongoing support during development stages to improve manufacturability.
• Take ownership of PCB new product builds to ensure they meet standards.

Skills

PCB design

Design for Manufacturability (DFM)

Continuous improvement

Education

HNC in Electrical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

CAD software

PCB design tools

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer - PCB Specialist

• Location: Rochester, Kent (Hybrid)
• 40,000 - 47,000 + excellent benefits

As part of the Manufacturing Engineering team, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the manufacture of current and future products across our entire product range and the full programme lifecycle.

Working closely with stakeholders across Manufacturing and Engineering you will use your knowledge and experiences to support our manufacturing systems and processes during initial bid, new product introduction, production and repair to ultimately ensure product quality is met within schedule and budget targets.

What you'll be doing: Manufacturing Engineer - PCB Specialist

• Collaborate with the design and engineering teams at the earliest stages to ensure PCB designs comply with IPC standards and are manufacturable within existing production processes
• Provide ongoing support during the development stages, offering insights and recommendations to improve design for manufacturability and production efficiency
• Take ownership of PCB new product builds, ensuring they meet manufacturing standards and provide valuable insights for continuous product improvement
• Work with PCB Process Engineering team to implement improvements to PCB processes that enhance manufacturability and efficiency. Where appropriate consider roadmap to future technology and seek buy in from senior leadership
• Own the PCB Design for Manufacturability (DFM) process, ensuring engagement with engineering teams to communicate the capabilities and limitations of PCB production at the Rochester facility

Your skills and experiences: Manufacturing Engineer - PCB Specialist

Essential:

• HNC in Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Extensive experience in PCB design, DFM processes, and manufacturing
• Experience with CAD software, PCB design tools, and Bill of Materials (BOM) management

Desirable:

• Ability to drive continuous improvement within the PCB design process
• Knowledge of the latest trends and technologies in PCB manufacturing and design