Production Engineer

Custom Interconnect LTD; Andover; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the PCB assembly industry is seeking a skilled Production Engineer to enhance production processes and maintain quality standards. The role offers the opportunity to work on New Product Introductions (NPI) while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates will have relevant engineering qualifications and experience in a manufacturing environment.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

Company bonus scheme (paid twice per year)

Free Tea & Coffee

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Training & development support

Flexible working

Qualifications

• 2-5 years experience in production engineering or a similar manufacturing role.
• Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks) is required.
• Strong understanding of schematics and component fabrication.

Responsibilities

• Support the introduction of new products and manufacturing processes.
• Supervise and ensure quality in production operations.
• Diagnose production problems and provide technical solutions.

Skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Collaboration

Computer Literacy

Education

Engineering Qualification (Degree/HNC/HND)

Apprenticeship in a relevant discipline

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Location: Andover, Hampshire

Salary: 40- 45K per annum (dependent on experience & qualifications)

Hours: Monday - Thursday 08:30 - 17:00, Friday 08:30 - 15:30

Reporting to: Senior Production Engineer

Contract type: Permanent

Company benefits

• Free onsite parking
• Company bonus scheme (paid twice per year)
• Free Tea & Coffee and modern kitchen facilities to use throughout your day
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company Christmas closure
• Training & development support
• Overtime opportunities
• Company parties & social events
• Perkbox
• Birthday gift vouchers
• Company Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Flexible working
• Employee well-being support
• Company sick-pay

Purpose of the role

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Production Engineer to join our growing, dynamic PCBA Engineering team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in enhancing production processes, ensuring efficiency, and maintaining high-quality standards, whilst introducing New Product (NPI), Projects and Product via adequate engineering processes.

As the Production Engineer, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient production operations while driving continuous improvement initiatives, whilst demonstrating proficiency in CAD software such as SolidWorks.

Primary duties and responsibilities

• Support introduction of new products (NPI) into the business, utilising knowledge, and experience in PCBA manufacturing.
• Interpret a wide variety of customer provided data, determine build process, and provide supporting documentation for manufacturing.
• Supervising the manufacturing processes, ensuring quality work is done in a safe, efficient manner.
• Diagnose problems in production, offer technical solutions and provide recommendations and training.
• Collate data for departmental and business KPIs.
• Liaising with other internal departments and engineers to develop plans that improve production, reduce costs, increase efficiencies.

The ideal person will demonstrate the following:

• Ideally 2-5 years experience working in a production engineering role or similar position within a relevant manufacturing environment
• A formal Engineering Qualification to Degree, Apprenticeship or HNC/HND level within a relevant discipline, electronics is preferred
• Strong understanding of schematics and the ability to fabricate components effectively
• Proficiency in CAD software, particularly SolidWorks, is required
• The ability to provide customer feedback from any witnessed build issues, with a view to improving quality and efficiencies
• Proficient Computer Literacy skills with the use of MS Word, Excel and Outlook
• Strong communication skills, whilst collaborating as a team and being self-motivated to drive projects forward
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail are crucial for success in this role.

If you are passionate about engineering, eager to contribute to innovative solutions, and ready to take on new challenges, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity as a Production Engineer at CIL.