Manufacturing Engineer - PCBA

JR United Kingdom; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense company is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for their Prototype & Development facility in Stevenage. This role involves supporting cutting-edge PCBA projects from concept to production, driving continuous improvement, and collaborating cross-functionally. Candidates should possess strong knowledge of PCBA processes and relevant engineering qualifications.

Benefits

Up to £2,500 bonus

14% pension

Paid overtime

15 days Flexi Leave

Enhanced parental leave & fertility support

Subsidised meals

Free parking

Development in Industrial Validation & Factory of the Future initiatives

Qualifications

• Engineering apprenticeship + HNC or Engineering Degree required.
• Strong knowledge of PCBA manufacturing processes essential.
• Experience in circuit card assembly and design change control preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support early-stage and production-standard PCBA builds.
• Optimise Design for Manufacture (DfM) and lead process improvements.
• Create and review work instructions, BOMs, and PFMEAs.

Skills

Knowledge of PCBA manufacturing processes

Circuit card assembly

Design change control

Proactive mindset

Collaborative approach

Education

Engineering apprenticeship + HNC or Engineering Degree

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23.05.2025

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Manufacturing Engineer – PCBA

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Copello are working with a leading defence company who are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to join their Prototype & Development facility. You will be supporting cutting-edge PCBA projects from concept to production.

What You’ll Do:

• Support early-stage and production-standard PCBA builds
• Optimise Design for Manufacture (DfM) and lead process improvements
• Create and review work instructions, BOMs, and PFMEAs
• Drive continuous improvement and resolve shop floor issues
• Work cross-functionally to deliver robust, repeatable manufacturing processes

What You Bring:

• Engineering apprenticeship + HNC or Engineering Degree
• Strong knowledge of PCBA manufacturing processes
• Experience in circuit card assembly and design change control
• A proactive mindset and collaborative approach

What We Offer:

• Up to £2,500 bonus + 14% pension
• Paid overtime + 15 days Flexi Leave
• Enhanced parental leave & fertility support
• On-site perks: subsidised meals, free parking & more
• Development in Industrial Validation & Factory of the Future initiatives