SMT Process Engineer

Terry Parris Associates; Lewes; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private medical insurance

6% employer pension contribution

Discretionary bonus

Enhanced family leave

Job summary

TPA Recruit is seeking an experienced Process Engineer for an established electronics manufacturer in Lewes to support SMT/PCBA manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.

You will lead process improvements, own SMT processes, and work with Design, Operations and Production teams to deliver robust, hands-on engineering solutions on-site in Lewes.

Qualifications

• Process Engineer background within electronics / SMT manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of PCB assembly processes and materials.
• Experience of Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• HNC minimum in Electrical / Electronic Engineering (or equivalent).
• Comfortable taking a hands-on, practical engineering approach.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide Process Engineering support across SMT and PCBA manufacturing
• Own and improve SMT processes including screen print, pick & place, reflow, AOI, wave and selective soldering
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean manufacturing principles
• Support NPI activity including design reviews, BOM verification and risk management
• Develop line layouts, operator work content and standard work instructions
• Track engineering changes through to implementation in production
• Analyse production data to drive fact-based process improvements
• Work cross-functionally with Design, Operations and Production teams

Skills

SMT manufacturing experience

Lean manufacturing

Communication skills

Six Sigma exposure

Education

HNC in Electrical / Electronic Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Process Engineer – SMT / Electronics Manufacturing

Location: Lewes, East Sussex

Status: Permanent | On-site

Start: ASAP

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (rising with service)
• Private medical insurance
• 6% employer pension contribution
• Discretionary bonus
• Enhanced family leave

An established electronics manufacturer in Lewes is expanding its SMT operation following sustained growth and is seeking an experienced Process Engineer to support PCBA manufacturing and continuous improvement activity.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide Process Engineering support across SMT and PCBA manufacturing
• Own and improve SMT processes including screen print, pick & place, reflow, AOI, wave and selective soldering
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean manufacturing principles
• Support NPI activity including design reviews, BOM verification and risk management
• Develop line layouts, operator work content and standard work instructions
• Track engineering changes through to implementation in production
• Analyse production data to drive fact-based process improvements
• Work cross-functionally with Design, Operations and Production teams

Skills & Experience Required

• Process Engineer background within electronics / SMT manufacturing
• Strong understanding of PCB assembly processes and materials
• Experience of Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement
• HNC minimum in Electrical / Electronic Engineering (or equivalent)
• Comfortable taking a hands-on, practical engineering approach
• Strong organisational and communication skills

Desirable

• Engineering change management experience
• Six Sigma exposure
• CAD familiarity
• NPI / NPD experience
• HND or Degree in Electrical / Electronic Engineering

TPA Recruit is a specialist recruitment agency acting on behalf of our client to source and assess suitable candidates for this position. All applications will be reviewed and processed by our team, who will liaise directly with shortlisted individuals throughout the hiring process