Senior Process Engineer

MBDA Miissle System; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a motivated Process Engineer to join their growing Circuit Card Assembly team. In this dynamic role, you'll be pivotal in enhancing manufacturing processes and ensuring product quality. Collaborating closely with engineers and stakeholders, you'll tackle technical challenges and drive continuous improvement initiatives. This innovative firm values flexibility and offers a hybrid working model, allowing you to balance on-site and remote work. With a strong commitment to employee development and a supportive culture, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the defence sector.

Benefits

Company bonus up to £2,500

Pension contributions up to 14%

Opportunity for paid overtime

Up to 15 additional days of Flexi Leave

Flexible working arrangements

Enhanced parental leave up to 26 weeks

Subsidised meals

Free car parking

Fantastic site facilities

Qualifications

• Experience in Circuit Card Manufacturing or Design is essential.
• Knowledge of PCBA Processes and Technologies is crucial for success.
• Proficient in computer applications and manufacturing systems.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for technical aspects of PCBA and continuous improvement activities.
• Support manufacturing growth and rate increase while ensuring safety.
• Develop and maintain robust manufacturing methods and processes.

Skills

Circuit Card Manufacturing

PCBA Processes and Technologies

Process Improvement

Microsoft Office Suite

ERP Systems

Manufacturing Execution System

IPC J Std-001

IPC-610

Electro Static Discharge Prevention

Education

Formal technical Engineering/Craft Apprenticeship to NVQ Level 3/TR23/TR21

Formal further education certificate to HND in a relevant subject

BEng/BSc in relevant Engineering/Technical Degree

Tools

Manufacturing Systems

Tooling Development

Job description

The Circuit Card Assembly Business unit produces high complexity products in a high mix, low volume manufacturing system. Could you be the Process Engineer to fit in this environment?

Salary: Circa £43,000 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: Minimum of 4 days per week on-site due to workload classification

Security Clearance:

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. They will need full UK SC; no dual nationals can do this job.

What we can offer you:

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave - enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more…

The opportunity:

This opportunity is for a Process Engineer to work as part of the Circuit Card Assembly (PCBA) manufacturing business unit with a focus on the manufacture of our products. The business unit is rapidly growing in order to achieve the large backlog of orders over the next 5-10 years, with the production output more than tripling.

You will work in the process engineering team closely with test, manufacturing and quality engineers whilst building strong relationships with stakeholders including the operations team, design support team and Calibration & Maintenance team.

Role responsibilities:

• The Senior Process Engineer is responsible for various technical aspects of PCBA. This will involve working on continuous improvement activities, representing the manufacturing team at various technical forums and solving technical problems.
• Support the manufacturing area in its growth and rate increase
• Support CI activities
• Support the Non-Conformance Process
• Interface with the design authority during the product prototype/development phase, to ensure optimised Design for Manufacture (DfM), or in the production phase for change implementation including supporting the NPI team in creating design rules for manufacturability of PCBAs
• Ensure processes and equipment contribute to a safe working environment following both company processes and legal obligations.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing methods, processes and equipment to provide a robust and repeatable manufacturing system.
• Resolve issues and queries with the operations team on the shop floor
• Perform and review PFMEAs
• Develop tooling to aid the manufacturing process
• Create and modify machine programmes for the manufacture or inspection of PCBAs

What we're looking for from you:

• Experience in Circuit Card Manufacturing or Design
• Knowledge of PCBA Processes and Technologies
• Be highly motivated and enthusiastic, to support a high performing team
• Must demonstrate a proactive approach to process improvements
• Proficient in computer and internet use, including proficiency in commonly used applications such as Microsoft Office Suite & manufacturing systems such as: ERP systems, Manufacturing Execution System etc.
• Training in IPC J Std-001 and IPC-610 would be beneficial
• Knowledge of Electro Static Discharge and its prevention would be beneficial

Qualifications:

• Formal technical Engineering/Craft Apprenticeship to NVQ Level 3/TR23/TR21

AND

• Formal further education certificate to HND or equivalent in a relevant subject

OR

• BEng/BSc in relevant Engineering/Technical Degree

Our company:

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity and more…

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

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