Production Engineer

Right Match Recruitment Group; Dartford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days holiday + bank holidays

Enhanced pension scheme

Life assurance

Enhanced parental leave

Employee Assistance Programme

24/7 GP and wellbeing support

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee discounts

Ongoing training and careerdevelopment

Long service awards

Company events

Charity volunteering day

Job summary

Right Match Recruitment Group is seeking an SMT Production Engineer in Dartford to support SMT lines, optimise processes and drive continuous improvements. You will programme SMT machinery and collaborate with design teams to ensure smooth product introductions.

The role requires SMT/electronics manufacturing experience, knowledge of manufacturing processes, and a proactive problem-solving approach. Salary £27,000–£30,000 DOE with standard hours and company benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in SMT/electronics manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of electronic manufacturing processes and SMT machinery.
• Experience with machine programming and process improvement.
• Strong problem-solving, communication and organizational skills.
• HNC in Electrical or Electronic Engineering is advantageous.
• Experience with Europlacer equipment is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day operation of the SMT production lines.
• Monitor machine performance and identify productivity improvements.
• Analyse production data and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist with new product introductions into manufacture.
• Collaborate with Production and Design teams to improve processes.
• Program SMT machinery and produce SOPs and work instructions.
• Monitor process and quality data to identify trends and implement corrective actions.
• Support preventative maintenance to minimise downtime.
• Assist pre-production builds and new product introductions.

Skills

SMT production experience

Electronics manufacturing

Machine programming

Process improvement

Data analysis

Lean manufacturing

Training & mentoring

Communication skills

Education

HNC in Electrical or Electronic Engineering

Tools

Europlacer equipment

Job description

SMT Production Engineer

Dartford, Kent
£27,000 - £30,000 DOE

Right Match Recruitment Group is proud to be working in partnership with a well-established and highly respected electronics manufacturing company based in Dartford. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit an SMT Production Engineer to join their successful manufacturing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous Surface Mount Technology (SMT) experience who enjoys improving manufacturing processes, increasing productivity and working with the latest electronic manufacturing equipment.

The Role

Reporting to the Production Engineering Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the SMT production department, ensuring manufacturing processes operate efficiently whilst maintaining high quality standards.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the day-to-day operation of the SMT production lines.
• Monitoring machine performance and identifying opportunities to improve productivity and efficiency.
• Analysing production data and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assisting with the introduction of new products into manufacture, ensuring they are suitable for production.
• Working closely with Production and Design teams to improve manufacturing processes.
• Programming SMT machinery and producing clear operating procedures and work instructions.
• Monitoring process performance and quality data to identify trends and implement corrective actions.
• Supporting preventative maintenance activities to minimise machine downtime.
• Assisting with pre-production builds and new product introductions.
• Supporting lean manufacturing initiatives across the production department.
• Delivering training and technical support to production staff where required.
• Assisting with the evaluation of new equipment and manufacturing technologies.

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous experience within an SMT or electronics manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of electronic manufacturing processes.
• Experience of machine programming and process improvement.
• A proactive approach with strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
• A HNC (or equivalent) in Electrical or Electronic Engineering would be advantageous.
• Experience with Europlacer equipment would be beneficial, although training will be provided.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £27,000 - £30,000, depending on experience.
• Monday to Thursday: 8:30am - 5:00pm
• Friday: 8:30am - 4:00pm
• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service.
• Enhanced pension scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Enhanced parental leave.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• 24/7 GP and wellbeing support.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Employee discounts and benefits platform.
• Ongoing training and career development.
• Long service awards.
• Company events.
• Charity volunteering day each year.

If you have experience within SMT manufacturing and are looking to join a forward-thinking electronics manufacturer that offers genuine career development, we would love to hear from you.

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