Process Engineer

Filtronic plc; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a skilled Process Engineer to join their dynamic production team in a world-class manufacturing facility. This role offers the opportunity to enhance manufacturing capabilities for cutting-edge microwave and mmWave electronic products. You will collaborate with experienced engineers to develop new processes, optimize high-volume assembly equipment, and ensure adherence to industry standards. With a focus on continuous improvement and efficiency, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the electronics manufacturing sector. Join a team that values your growth and expertise!

Qualifications

• Experience in electronics manufacturing, preferably as a Process Engineer.
• Knowledge of die attach, wire bonding, and SMT processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain understanding of manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Provide technical support to improve manufacturing yields.
• Establish and monitor process controls for production efficiency.

Skills

Process Improvement

Lean Manufacturing Principles

Technical Support

Electronics Manufacturing

Documentation Skills

Education

Relevant Engineering Degree

Tools

Precision Assembly Equipment

Tooling, Jigs, and Fixtures

Job description

Process Engineer

Location: Sedgefield, Durham

Reporting to:
Continuous Improvement Manager

Opportunity:
Filtronic is looking for a Process Engineer to join our growing production team and enhance manufacturing capability at our world class manufacturing facility in the UK. Products range from low volume niche opportunity devices to high volume telecommunications and defence equipment.

In this diverse role, you will work closely with both the wider engineering team and the production team to support a range of exciting products from conception through to volume production.

Working at a world class manufacturing facility, with experienced engineers and on leading edge technology, you will be able to develop your own skills and experience as part of the Filtronic team.

Purpose of Role:
To develop new and refine existing processes to facilitate the development of new microwave and mmWave electronic products.

You will support the wider engineering team by building prototype hardware, developing new processes and providing technical recommendations during new product design. You will support production by programming, maintaining and optimising precision high volume assembly equipment, providing training to production operators and improving processes to increase production efficiency and yield.

Summary of Responsibilities:

1. Develop and maintain a clear understanding of all equipment and processes within the manufacturing area.
2. Provide high-level technical support to improve and maintain manufacturing yields for existing products.
3. Develop new processes and/or improve existing processes as required to manufacture capability for new products, designing and procuring tooling, jigs and fixtures as required.
4. Produce documentation in a timely manner and to the agreed standard for all levels of processes involved in the production of modules and assemblies.
5. Establish and monitor process controls to improve production efficiency and maintain product quality.
6. Liaise with equipment suppliers regarding machinery issues and set-up new equipment, applications and processes.
7. Ensure that all processes concerned with product manufacture conform to MIL-STD-883/ISO9000 Standards.

Requirements:

1. Relevant Engineering Degree (or equivalent).
2. Experience within electronics manufacturing environment, preferably as a Process Engineer within RF electronic production/CEM manufacturing organisation.
3. Detailed knowledge and understanding of die attach, wire bonding and SMT build processes to industry standards MIL-STD-883 and IPC 600, 610 and 7711.
4. Demonstrable experience of process improvement and application of Lean manufacturing principles.