SMT Engineering Manager: Lead Maintenance & Improvement

Sony; Ewenny; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Sony UK Technology Centre invites applications for an SMT Engineering Manager to lead the Shift Engineering Team across SMT production lines. You will drive TPM plans, oversee maintenance and spares, and work with Quality and NMI teams to deliver reliable, high-quality circuit boards and associated products.

The role requires strong leadership, hands-on engineering experience in electrical and mechanical disciplines, and a structured problem‑solving approach to meet KPI targets in a high‑volume,

Qualifications

• Minimum HNC level in an engineering discipline
• Experience in electrical and mechanical engineering
• Strong communication skills
• Experience leading a team
• Strong problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the SMT Shift Engineering Team, ensuring effective performance, collaboration and alignment with production objectives.
• Support the technical development, skills enhancement and career progression of team members, ensuring a culture of continuous improvement.
• Oversee the maintenance, reliability and performance of SMT production machinery and equipment, ensuring effective implementation and TPM plans.
• Manage spare parts inventory, ensuring optimal stock levels, availability of critical components and effective cost control.
• Monitor and control departmental budgets, including maintenance costs, scrap and resource utilisation.
• Drive engineering activities focused on product and process quality, working closely with the SMT Quality Manager to resolve issues and prevent recurrence.
• Lead and facilitate structured problem‑solving activities, applying DMAIC methodologies to identify root causes, implement corrective actions and deliver sustainable improvements.
• Prepare, maintain and communicate clear, accurate technical reports, providing relevant performance data, analysis and recommendations to support informed decision‑making.
• Desirable Criteria

Skills

Team leadership

Maintenance TPM

DMAIC

Problem solving

Education

HNC in engineering

Job description

Sony UK Technology Centre invites applications for an SMT Engineering Manager to lead the Shift Engineering Team across SMT production lines. You will drive TPM plans, oversee maintenance and spares, and work with Quality and NMI teams to deliver reliable, high-quality circuit boards and associated products.

The role requires strong leadership, hands-on engineering experience in electrical and mechanical disciplines, and a structured problem‑solving approach to meet KPI targets in a high‑volume,