Senior RF Process Engineer

MBDA Missile Systems; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Process Engineer in RF manufacturing, where you will play a critical role in ensuring the efficient production of cutting-edge RF products. In this dynamic position, you will leverage your expertise to develop process improvements and manage projects that align with quality, cost, and time objectives. Your contributions will directly impact the success of emerging technologies and innovative products. With a commitment to safety and excellence, this role offers a unique opportunity to work in a collaborative environment that values diversity and inclusion, making a meaningful difference in the defense sector.

Benefits

Company bonus up to £2,500

Pension contribution up to 14%

Paid overtime opportunities

Flexi Leave up to 15 additional days

Flexible working arrangements

Enhanced parental leave up to 26 weeks

Subsidised meals

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experience in RF assembly manufacturing processes is essential.
• Strong knowledge of manual and automated process environments is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient manufacturing of RF products using state-of-the-art equipment.
• Develop process improvements and manage multiple projects.
• Collaborate across departments and provide support to staff.

Skills

RF assembly manufacturing processes

ATV die attach

soldering

wire/ribbon bonding

gap welding

optical inspection

lean manufacturing principles

CAD data interpretation

Education

NVQ Level 3/TR23/TR21 in technical engineering

HND or equivalent in a relevant subject

BEng/BSc in relevant engineering/technical degree

Job description

This is an opportunity to be part of the RF Process Engineering team, working in a world-class RF manufacturing environment using state-of-the-art equipment and processes. You will be hands-on with cutting-edge products from multiple product lines, including being part of the team that develops and provides manufacturing feedback for both future projects and emerging technologies.

Salary: Circa £43,500 depending on experience

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

Security Clearance: British Citizen

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. All successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance, varies annually)
• Pension: Up to 14% total contribution (employer and employee)
• Overtime: Paid overtime opportunities
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Flexible working: We welcome flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: Up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave; enhancements for paternity, neonatal, and fertility treatments
• Facilities: Subsidised meals, free parking, and more

The opportunity:

As a Senior Process Engineer within the RF Assembly manufacturing facility, your focus will be to ensure efficient manufacturing of RF products using state-of-the-art equipment and processes. You will maintain current programmes while introducing new products, aligning with time, cost, and quality objectives, and keeping abreast of emerging technologies.

This role involves developing process improvements, integrating new infrastructure, and working closely with operations, manufacturing, test, quality, external suppliers, NPI teams, project engineering, and design support. You will leverage your experience to solve problems, develop objectives, and support short-term and long-term business improvements.

You will manage multiple projects and manufacturing tasks, including:

• Ensuring processes and equipment promote a safe working environment
• Developing and maintaining robust manufacturing methods
• Interpreting CAD data to generate machine programs/processes
• Managing equipment procurement and upgrades from selection to commissioning
• Conducting cost/benefit analyses for process/equipment changes
• Driving departmental improvements to impact time, cost, and quality
• Contributing to process improvement initiatives and root cause investigations
• Monitoring process capability to reduce product quality issues
• Applying lean manufacturing principles to improve process capability and reduce costs
• Producing documentation such as specifications, procedures, maintenance schedules, and risk assessments
• Collaborating across departments and with suppliers
• Providing support and training to staff
• Ensuring new products are introduced efficiently and effectively
• Liaising with design during product development for manufacturability

What we're looking for from you:

• Experience or strong knowledge of RF assembly manufacturing processes such as ATV die attach, soldering, wire/ribbon bonding, gap welding, optical inspection
• Knowledge of manual and automated process environments is desirable

Qualifications:

• NVQ Level 3/TR23/TR21 in technical engineering or craft apprenticeship
• HND or equivalent in a relevant subject, or
• BEng/BSc in relevant engineering/technical degree

Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given

MBDA is a leading defence organisation supporting armed forces worldwide. We partner with governments to defend our nations and promote diversity and inclusion through employee-led networks and support initiatives.

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