Senior Production Engineer

ENS Recruitment; Basildon; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Electronics Manufacturing company in Basildon is seeking an experienced Senior Production Engineer. You will support production processes, resolve operational issues, and collaborate with various teams to improve assembly efficiency. Ideal candidates will have manufacturing experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and a relevant engineering qualification.

Benefits

Free parking

Complimentary fruit and hot drinks

Spacious offices and employee facilities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an engineering support role.
• Excellent knowledge of manufacturing processes and procedures.
• Proficient IT skills and experience with project management applications.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with production teams to improve assembly processes.
• Investigate and resolve production issues and queries.
• Create jigs and fixtures to aid production assembly.

Skills

Manufacturing machinery experience

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

IT skills (Excel/Word/Publisher)

Education

Degree / HND / HNC in engineering

Job description

Overview

Our client is a leading Electronics Manufacturing company servicing all sectors of the Electronics market. They are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Production Engineer based at their site in Basildon, Essex.

Job role and scope

As a Senior Production Engineer, you will work line-side providing essential support to production. You will use your technical knowledge to resolve operational issues and communicate with various departments and customers to aid with the efficient production of PCB assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with production and engineering teams to improve assembly processes, providing technical expertise and advice
• Investigate and resolve production issues and queries
• Create jigs and fixtures to aid assembly in production
• Maintain document control on the production floor
• Communicate with customers to resolve any build issues by email / Teams / phone. Attend on-site meetings for engineering support
• Implement equipment control calibration and labelling processes
• Identify and investigate new machinery and tooling requirements, and cost implications
• Trouble-shoot and assist with repair of machine and equipment breakdowns (using 3rd party support providers)
• Create Surface Mount programmes for Mycronic SMT machines and SMT component packages, improving efficiency and accuracy of pick and place machines
• Lead the line-side process support for paste machines, reflow ovens, AOI and associated machinery
• Create of custom re-flow profiles using data collection mole/software
• Support and mentor junior members of the Engineering team.

Skills, knowledge & experience

• Previous experience with manufacturing machinery in an engineering support role
• Excellent knowledge of manufacturing processes and procedures
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
• Ability to make decisions under pressure
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proficient IT skills (Excel/Word/Publisher) and project management applications
• Degree / HND / HNC in engineering or equivalent experience

Commitment to continuous improvement and personal development. Commitment to professional and vocation development in Engineering.

Remuneration package

Salary ££ competitive basic (dependent on skills & experience)

Working hours

Full time is 37-40 hours per week. Mon to Thurs 07:30 to 16:00 and Fri 07:30 to 12:30

Benefits

Excellent working environment, free parking, spacious offices & employee facilities. Complimentary fruit, hot drinks and breakfast provisions.

How to apply

For full details apply now or contact Kim Baker, ENS Commercial Recruitment, Westcliff