Senior Systems Engineer in Newbridge

Recruitment Solutions Workforce Ltd; Newbridge; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A government contract manufacturer in Newbridge is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to lead software coordination and manage staff. Responsibilities include ensuring smooth operation of manufacturing software, training staff, and adhering to quality management standards. The ideal candidate should have strong IT or engineering qualifications, experience in manufacturing, and knowledge of CAD/Gerber. The role offers competitive salary and benefits including a pension and private healthcare.

Benefits

Competitive pension

Private healthcare

DIS 6x salary

Qualifications

• Proven ability in coordinating factory manufacturing software and systems.
• Experience in leading and motivating staff.
• Strong knowledge of programming machine software.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate machine programs and production documentation.
• Manage department workload to meet customer expectations.
• Conduct department training as needed.

Skills

IT or Engineering qualification

Understanding of software packages

Knowledge of CAD / Gerber

Good organizational skills

Previous manufacturing experience

Programming machine software

Job description

Senior Systems Engineer

Location: Newbridge

Type: Permanent

Salary: £42,650 - £50,000K (Negotiable depending on experience)

RSW is seeking an experienced Senior Systems Engineer to join a government contract manufacturer based in Newbridge. The successful candidate will serve as the Technical Lead for a team of 6.

Role Purpose:

To lead and coordinate machine programs and production documentation, ensuring accurate interpretation and flow-down of customer build standards to the production environment.

Key Outcomes:

• Ensure smooth operation of all manufacturing software.
• Act as the main department liaison between IT, Head of Security, and Production.
• Manage and plan department workload to meet customer expectations.
• Ensure customer information is accurate and ready for production start.
• Support NPI programs, documentation, and transition into mass production.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate factory manufacturing software and systems.
• Lead and motivate staff according to defined roles and responsibilities.
• Assess solder paste stencil requirements and communicate for ordering.
• Ensure machine programs are completed accurately, efficiently, and on time.
• Generate SWP and documentation.
• Participate in RFQ, handover, and technical review meetings for NPI.
• Maintain control over secure documents and data.
• Conduct department training as needed.
• Keep all machine software packages up to date.
• Adhere to company operating values, quality management, health and safety, legal, environmental policies, and duty of care.
• Monitor department performance against KPIs daily.
• Lead and review information at monthly technical and quality meetings, driving improvements.
• Develop and implement new systems and processes for continuous improvement.
• Perform any other duties as necessary.

Essential Skills and Knowledge:

• IT or Engineering qualification
• Understanding of software packages
• Knowledge of CAD / Gerber
• Good organizational skills
• Previous manufacturing experience
• Programming machine software

Additional benefits include a competitive pension, private healthcare, and DIS 6x salary.

Working Hours:

8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday to Thursday, and 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Friday.