SMT Process Engineer: Lean Improvements for PCB Assembly

Energy Jobline CVL; Lewes; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private medical insurance

6% employer pension contribution

Discretionary bonus

Enhanced family leave

Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL in Lewes, East Sussex, is seeking a Process Engineer to support SMT, PCB assembly and new product introduction. You will work with Operations and Design teams to develop robust, efficient manufacturing processes and drive quality, throughput and cost improvements.

You should have an electronics/SMT background, experience with screen printing, pick & place, reflow, AOI, and lean manufacturing. This on-site role offers a permanent contract and a supportive team.

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

Process Engineer background

PCB assembly

Lean manufacturing

Hands-on engineer

Communication

Education

HNC in Electrical / Electronic Engineering

HND or Degree in Electrical / Electronic Engineering

Tools

CAD familiarity

Job description

Energy Jobline CVL in Lewes, East Sussex, is seeking a Process Engineer to support SMT, PCB assembly and new product introduction. You will work with Operations and Design teams to develop robust, efficient manufacturing processes and drive quality, throughput and cost improvements.

You should have an electronics/SMT background, experience with screen printing, pick & place, reflow, AOI, and lean manufacturing. This on-site role offers a permanent contract and a supportive team.