PCB Manufacturing Engineer

ALTEN; Telford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle & Tech Scheme

Employee assistance programme

Life Insurance & Pension Scheme

Team events

Job summary

ALTEN is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to support the production of high-reliability electronic products in its Telford site. You will optimise PCB manufacturing processes, drive continuous improvement, and contribute to advanced engineering solutions in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires 5+ years in manufacturing engineering, a degree in engineering, willingness to obtain BPSS clearance, and the ability to work on-site three days per week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or equivalent military background
• Experience in PCB manufacturing and electronics assembly
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma knowledge considered a plus
• Willingness to undergo BPSS security clearance

Responsibilities

• Support and optimise PCB manufacturing processes across production operations.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance quality, efficiency, and yield.
• Investigate manufacturing issues and lead root cause analysis activities.
• Collaborate with design, quality, and production teams to optimise manufacturability.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, procedures, and work instructions.
• Support new product introduction activities and process validation exercises.

Skills

PCB Manufacturing Engineering

Process Improvement

Root Cause Analysis

Manufacturing Documentation

New Product Introduction

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

IPC Standards

Electronics Assembly

Education

Engineering degree (BSc/MSc)

Job description

ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating across over 35 countries worldwide. We partner with industry leaders across sectors including Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, Rail, IT and many more to deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive technological advancement & support sustainable transformation. Our teams of passionate and agile engineers work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of technology and sustainability. At ALTEN, we empower talented engineers to innovate, solve complex challenges, and deliver impactful solutions that build tomorrow’s world—today.

Job Description

Are you an experienced Manufacturing Engineer looking to play a key role in the production of complex, high-reliability electronic products? You will support the optimisation of manufacturing processes, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and contribute to the delivery of advanced engineering solutions within a fast-paced production environment.

• Location: Telford
• On-site Requirement: 3 Days Per Week
• Seniority: 5+ Years Experience
• Security Clearance: Candidates must be willing and eligible to obtain BPSS clearance.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and improve PCB manufacturing processes across production operations.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance quality, efficiency, and yield.
• Investigate manufacturing issues and lead root cause analysis activities.
• Collaborate with design, quality, and production teams to optimise manufacturability.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, procedures, and work instructions.
• Support new product introduction activities and process validation exercises.

Required Skills

• PCB Manufacturing Engineering
• Process Improvement & Continuous Improvement
• Root Cause Analysis & Problem Solving
• Manufacturing Documentation & Process Control
• New Product Introduction (NPI)

Soft Skills & Collaboration

• Strong communication skills across engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Collaborative approach to problem solving.
• Continuous improvement mindset.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, or relevant technical military background with equivalent experience.

Desirable Skills

• Lean Manufacturing methodologies.
• Six Sigma principles.
• IPC standards knowledge.
• Electronics assembly process experience.

Additional Information

Why join us?

• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle & Tech Scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Life insurance & Pension Scheme
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)

We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant & actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists, service leavers, and military spouses/partners. We recognise the value of military skills and experience and are committed to ensuring that no applicant is unfairly disadvantaged during our recruitment and selection processes.

ALTEN is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and values the strength that comes from a global mix of backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of background or protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

This role may require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected . Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.