Process Technician

Flint Hills Resources; Dundee; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Molex, a Koch company and leading supplier of connectors, is seeking a hands-on Process Technician for its Dundee manufacturing team. You will support RF testing, tuning, screening and test operations, collaborating with Engineering, Quality and Production to drive quality, reliability and continuous improvement in a high‑regulation aerospace environment.

You will coach operators, verify tools and participate in NPI activities, process trials and manufacturability assessments, while ensuring

Qualifications

• Experience in regulated manufacturing environments such as aerospace, defence, electronics or RF/microwave manufacturing.
• Practical RF testing, tuning, screening, assembly or manufacturing engineering support activities.
• Strong understanding of RF and microwave products, waveguide structures, coaxial connectors and passive RF components.
• Experience using RF test equipment such as Vector Network Analysers, Spectrum Analysers, Signal Generators, RF Amplifiers, Power Meters.

Responsibilities

• Perform RF testing, tuning and screening of complex microwave and passive component assemblies.
• Diagnose and resolve technical manufacturing issues, including yield deterioration and process inefficiencies.
• Deliver hands-on operator training and technical coaching in RF tuning, VNA screening, environmental screening and manufacturing best practices.
• Assess operator competency and maintain training and certification records.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality, process capability and manufacturing efficiency.
• Troubleshoot production and test-related issues using structured root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Verify calibration and functionality of manufacturing tools, fixtures and RF test equipment.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities including prototype builds, process trials and manufacturability assessments.
• Ensure compliance with manufacturing procedures, quality standards and EHS requirements.
• Support AS9100 audits, customer visits and technical reviews.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver customer and business objectives.

Job description

Are you a hands-on technical professional with experience in RF testing, tuning, screening or manufacturing? Do you enjoy solving complex problems, developing others and driving continuous improvement in a high-performance environment?

We are looking for a skilled Process Technician to join our aerospace and defence manufacturing team in Dundee. Working on advanced RF and microwave products used in mission-critical applications, you will play a key role in supporting manufacturing processes, developing operator capability and ensuring the highest standards of quality, reliability and technical excellence.

This is an exciting opportunity to combine practical technical expertise with process improvement, operator training and New Product Introduction activities within a highly regulated, high-reliability manufacturing environment.

What You'll Be Doing

Reporting directly to the Head of Test, you will provide technical support across manufacturing, tuning, screening and test operations while working closely with Engineering, Quality and Production teams.

Key responsibilities include:

• Performing RF testing, tuning and screening of complex microwave and passive component assemblies.


• Diagnosing and resolving technical manufacturing issues, including yield deterioration, tuning failures, assembly defects and process inefficiencies.


• Delivering hands‑on operator training and technical coaching in RF tuning, VNA screening, environmental screening and manufacturing best practices.


• Assessing operator competency and maintaining training and certification records.


• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality, process capability and manufacturing efficiency.


• Troubleshooting production and test‑related issues using structured root cause analysis and corrective actions.


• Verifying calibration and functionality of manufacturing tools, fixtures and RF test equipment.


• Supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) activities including prototype builds, process trials and manufacturability assessments.


• Ensuring compliance with manufacturing procedures, quality standards and EHS requirements.


• Supporting AS9100 audits, customer visits and technical reviews.


• Collaborating with cross‑functional teams to deliver customer and business objectives.

What We're Looking For

Essential Experience & Knowledge

• Experience within a regulated manufacturing environment such as aerospace, defence, electronics or RF/microwave manufacturing.


• Practical experience in RF testing, tuning, screening, assembly or manufacturing engineering support activities.


• Strong understanding of RF and microwave products, waveguide structures, coaxial connectors and passive RF components.


• Experience using RF test equipment such as:
  
  
  
  • Vector Network Analysers (VNAs)
  
  
  • Spectrum Analysers
  
  
  • Signal Generators
  
  
  • RF Amplifiers
  
  
  • Power Meters
  
  
  
  


• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and mechanical blueprints.


• Experience analysing RF performance data including Smith Charts, Polar Charts and Log Magnitude plots.


• Understanding of manufacturing process controls, continuous improvement methodologies and root cause problem solving.


• Experience training and mentoring operators or technicians.

Qualifications

• HNC, HND, Apprenticeship or equivalent qualification in Electronics, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or a related technical discipline.


• Knowledge of AS9100 quality systems and aerospace regulatory requirements.


• Experience supporting NPI programmes and process validation activities.


• Familiarity with manufacturing data systems and Microsoft Excel.

Personal Qualities

We're looking for someone who is:

• Highly detail‑oriented with excellent manual dexterity.


• Comfortable working with precision hand tools and microscopes.


• Analytical, methodical and solution‑focused.


• Confident working independently and as part of a cross‑functional team.


• Passionate about coaching, developing and supporting others.


• Committed to high standards of quality, safety and workmanship.


• Flexible and willing to support training and production activities across shift patterns when required.

Who We Are

Molex

Who We Are

As a Koch company, Molex is a leading supplier of connectors and interconnect components, driving

innovation in electronics and supporting industries from automotive to health care and consumer to

data communications. The thousands of innovators who work for Molex have made us a global

electronics leader. Our experienced people, groundbreaking products and leading‑edge

technologies help us deliver a wider array of solutions to more markets than ever before.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.