Senior Process Engineer

Syntech; Andover; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A market-leading Electronics Manufacturing Services company in Andover is seeking a Process Engineer to lead process development and improvements for microelectronic and power electronics production. The ideal candidate will have a degree in engineering and experience in a high-tech manufacturing environment. This role involves owning the process lifecycle, managing a team, and implementing best practices to enhance production quality and efficiency.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Pension

Parking

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical, Electrical or Manufacturing Engineering preferred.
• Experience in process engineering within a high-tech manufacturing environment.
• Managing or mentoring small engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Own the process development lifecycle working with product development teams.
• Lead and develop a team of Process Engineers.
• Design and manage process trials with traceable results.
• Create and implement Standard Operating Procedures promoting best practices.
• Drive quality and productivity improvements using lean techniques.
• Support selection and design of fixtures and tooling.
• Act as the technical lead for continuous improvement.
• Support training and mentoring to build team capability.

Skills

Distributed Control Systems

Continuous Improvement

Process Improvement

Minitab

Root Cause Analysis

Tooling

Statistical Software

Process Engineering

cGMP

Programmable Logic Controllers

Public Speaking

Manufacturing

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

3D CAD (SolidWorks, Inventor)

Job description

Job Description

Process Engineer

Location: Andover

Salary: 45000 - 50000

Hours: Monday Friday (40 hours per week)

Benefits: 28 days annual leave Pension parking

Syntech Recruitment are representing a market-leading Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) company as they continue to scale innovation across their Power Electronics division. With three modern manufacturing sites and a track record of supporting mission-critical technologies this is an opportunity to lead from the front.

We are now seeking a Process Engineer with strong leadership, process development and problem-solving capabilities to own and evolve advanced processes for microelectronic and power electronics production.

Process Engineer Responsibilities

• Own the process development lifecycle working alongside product development teams to integrate DfM and PFMEA principles.
• Lead and develop a small team of Process Engineers, assigning tasks that balance workloads and foster technical growth.
• Design and manage process trials (DoE) with traceable results and evidence of process capability.
• Create and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) promoting best practices across production teams.
• Drive quality and productivity improvements using lean techniques, 8D root-cause analysis and problem-solving methods.
• Support the selection, design and implementation of fixtures, tooling and test equipment.
• Act as the technical lead for continuous improvement and efficiency across the Power Electronics process stream.
• Support internal training and mentoring to build long-term team capability.

Process Engineer Experience

A degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical, Electrical or Manufacturing Engineering (2:1 or above preferred).

Demonstrable experience in process engineering within a high-tech manufacturing environment.

Experience Managing or Mentoring Small Engineering Teams

Familiarity with 3D CAD (SolidWorks, Inventor, etc.) to design jigs and fixtures.

Strong knowledge of manufacturing process selection, tolerancing and DfM principles.

Excellent problem-solving ability and experience applying structured methodologies (PFMEA, DoE, 8D, etc.).

Exposure to quality systems such as ISO9001, IATF16949 (IPC knowledge beneficial).

Confident communicator able to liaise with internal teams, customers and suppliers.

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Syntech Recruitment Limited: We act as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for temporary placements.

Required Experience

Senior IC

Key Skills

• Distributed Control Systems
• Continuous Improvement
• Process Improvement
• Minitab
• Root Cause Analysis
• Tooling
• Statistical Software
• Process Engineering
• cGMP
• Programmable Logic Controllers
• Public Speaking
• Manufacturing

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

Hourly Salary Salary : 45000 - 50000