Senior Process Engineer

MBDA UK Ltd; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 43,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Process Engineer to join their rapidly growing Circuit Card Assembly team. This exciting role involves driving continuous improvement activities, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and enhancing manufacturing processes. You will play a pivotal role in supporting the production of high complexity products while ensuring safety and compliance. This innovative firm offers a dynamic hybrid working environment, competitive salary, and a range of attractive perks, making it a perfect opportunity for those passionate about engineering and manufacturing excellence. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a vital industry, this role is for you.

Benefits

Company bonus up to £2,500

Pension contribution up to 14%

Paid overtime opportunities

Up to 15 additional days of Flexi Leave

Flexible working arrangements

Enhanced parental leave up to 26 weeks

Subsidised meals

Free car parking

Qualifications

• Experience in Circuit Card Manufacturing or Design is essential.
• Knowledge of PCBA Processes and Technologies is crucial for this role.

Responsibilities

• Support the manufacturing area in its growth and rate increase.
• Interface with design authority for optimised Design for Manufacture.

Skills

Circuit Card Manufacturing

PCBA Processes and Technologies

Process Improvement

Microsoft Office Suite

ERP Systems

Manufacturing Execution System

Electro Static Discharge Prevention

Education

Formal technical Engineering/Craft Apprenticeship

HND or equivalent in relevant subject

BEng/BSc in relevant Engineering/Technical Degree

Tools

Manufacturing Systems

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 be considered for 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 to achieve the large backlog of orders over the next 5-10 years, with production output more than tripling.

You will work in the process engineering team closely with test, manufacturing, and quality engineers while 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.

The opportunity also allows an individual to grow their knowledge within manufacturing as part of development into future opportunities. Industrial Validation, manufacturing architecture, and factory of the future principles are some of the work packages that provide stretched objectives for such growth.

You will be working on multiple projects/multiple manufacturing tasks:

• Supporting the manufacturing area in its growth and rate increase
• Supporting 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

ALTERNATIVELY

• BEng/BSc in relevant Engineering/Technical Degree

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