Manufacturing technician

TN United Kingdom; Luton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Manufacturing Technician, where your skills in electro-mechanical assembly will make a real impact. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with advanced products in a dynamic environment. You'll be responsible for managing assembly activities, ensuring quality, and adhering to health and safety protocols. With a commitment to employee development and a comprehensive benefits package, this is your chance to grow and thrive in the manufacturing sector. If you're detail-oriented and passionate about making a difference, apply now and be part of something extraordinary!

Benefits

Award-winning pension scheme

25 days holidays plus bank holidays

Flexible working hours

Discounted gym memberships

Cycle to Work scheme

Access to private healthcare

Free online courses via Coursera

Referral incentive rewards

Company-funded flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Skilled in soldering and IPC standards for quality assembly.
• Experience in cleanroom environments and high power microscopes.
• Knowledge of hybrid microelectronic assembly techniques.

Responsibilities

• Manage assembly activities to transform components into products.
• Follow work instructions and ensure quality during manufacturing.
• Identify defects and execute preventative maintenance tasks.

Skills

Soldering to IPC standards

Attention to detail

Ability to identify and use hand tools

Experience in cleanroom environment

Experience raising quality notifications

Ability to work from written instructions

Capability to carry out varied production work

Education

IPC certificates in J-Std-001

IPC 610

Tools

Pick and Place machines

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Are you ready to join an innovative team and make a real impact in the world of electro-mechanical assembly? We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Manufacturing Technician to assemble complex devices. As a vital member of our team, you will play a crucial role in bringing our advanced products to life.

Join our dynamic team and be part of an exciting journey in manufacturing complex electro-mechanical devices. This is a unique opportunity to showcase your skills, make a tangible impact, and contribute to manufacturing in the UK. Apply now and let us create something extraordinary together.

Key Responsibility Areas

1. Manage assembly activities to complete the production process and transform components into products.
2. Follow work instructions and process specifications during the manufacturing build.
3. Identify anomalies and defects and raise these issues.
4. Execute Total Preventative Maintenance activities (cleaning, procedure inspections, etc.) during the final assembly.
5. Ensure adherence to health and safety protocols during the final assembly.

Skills, Qualifications & Knowledge Required

What we are looking for:

• Soldering to IPC standards.
• Ability to identify and use hand tools with high accuracy.
• Experience working within a cleanroom environment under high power microscopes.
• Complete understanding of FOD/ESD/"clean as you go" principles.
• Attention to detail and ability to self-inspect work to ensure quality defects are mitigated.
• Ability to work from written instructions and drawings while adhering to production process times.
• Experience raising quality notifications.
• Ability to coordinate and control production equipment in line with company processes.
• Capability to carry out both repeat production and varied one-off types of work.

Preferred qualifications:

• Current IPC certificates in J-Std-001, IPC 610.
• Experience with Microwave Circuitry.
• Experience working with Pick and Place machines.
• Previous experience with military and aerospace products.
• Knowledge of various hybrid microelectronic assembly techniques, including device attachment methods and interconnection techniques.

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Life at Leonardo

With a comprehensive benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and flexible working hours focused on employee and customer needs, a career with Leonardo offers numerous opportunities for growth and development.

• Pension: Award-winning pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution).
• Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave, and up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year.
• Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part-time opportunities, please contact us.
• Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, mental health support, financial wellbeing support, and network groups (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers).
• Lifestyle: Discounted gym memberships, Cycle to Work scheme.
• Company-funded flexible benefits: Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, and technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance).
• Training: Free access to over 4,000 online courses via Coursera.
• Referral Incentive: Rewards for successfully referring a friend or family member.
• Bonus: Scheme available for all employees at management level and below.