SMT Production Engineer: Drive Process Improvement

Right Match Recruitment Group Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days holiday

Enhanced pension

Life assurance

Wellbeing support

Cycle to Work

Employee discounts

Training & development

Long service awards

Company events

Volunteering day

Job summary

Right Match Recruitment Group is recruiting an SMT Production Engineer for a well-established electronics manufacturer in Dartford, Kent. You will support the SMT production lines, monitor performance, and drive improvements to productivity and quality while working with the latest equipment.

The role involves programming SMT machinery, developing clear procedures, and collaborating with Design and Production teams to introduce new products and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience in SMT or electronics manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of electronic manufacturing processes.
• Experience with machine programming and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the day-to-day operation of the SMT production lines.
• Monitoring machine performance and identifying opportunities to improve productivity and efficiency.
• Analysing production data and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assisting with the introduction of new products into manufacture, ensuring they are suitable for production.
• Working closely with Production and Design teams to improve manufacturing processes.
• Programming SMT machinery and producing clear operating procedures and work instructions.
• Monitoring process performance and quality data to identify trends and implement corrective actions.
• Supporting preventative maintenance activities to minimise machine downtime.
• Assisting with pre-production builds and new product introductions.
• Supporting lean manufacturing initiatives across the production department.
• Delivering training and technical support to production staff where required.
• Assisting with the evaluation of new equipment and manufacturing technologies.

Skills

SMT experience

Process improvement

Machine programming

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Education

HNC in Electrical or Electronic Engineering

Tools

Europlacer equipment

SMT machinery

Job description

Right Match Recruitment Group is recruiting an SMT Production Engineer for a well-established electronics manufacturer in Dartford, Kent. You will support the SMT production lines, monitor performance, and drive improvements to productivity and quality while working with the latest equipment.

The role involves programming SMT machinery, developing clear procedures, and collaborating with Design and Production teams to introduce new products and continuous improvement initiatives.