SMT Production Engineer - Lean Automation

Hochiki Group; Hawley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP program

GP & wellbeing program

Enhanced pension

Cycle to work

Life Assurance

Referral scheme

Long service awards

Company events

Internal trainings

Volunteer day

Job summary

Kentec Electronics Ltd, part of the Hochiki Corporation, is seeking an SMT Production Engineer to support the Surface Mount Production Department. The role focuses on productivity, machine performance and efficient handling of new product introductions.

The candidate will have prior SMD experience, an HNC or equivalent in electrical/electronic engineering, and a proven ability to drive process improvements and lean manufacturing within a global fire control panel business.

Qualifications

• Must have previous experience in a Surface Mount position.
• HNC qualification or equivalent in an electrical and electronic engineering discipline.

Responsibilities

• Implement process improvements to increase efficiency and quality.
• Monitor SPC data to identify trends and initiate corrective actions.
• Create and update maintenance procedures to minimise machine downtime.
• Develop machine operation procedures and work instructions.
• Assist in identifying and justifying new capital equipment and processes.
• Introduce lean manufacture into new product manufacture.
• Identify training requirements and carry out training within the Electronics Department.
• Carry out pre-production of new products.
• Carry out any additional functions within the business as directed by the Production Engineering Manager.
• Demonstrate technical expertise across electronic production processes.

Skills

SMD production

Process improvement

SPC data analysis

Lean manufacturing

Team collaboration

Education

HNC in electrical/electronic engineering

Tools

Europlacer

SPC software

Job description

Kentec Electronics Ltd, part of the Hochiki Corporation, is seeking an SMT Production Engineer to support the Surface Mount Production Department. The role focuses on productivity, machine performance and efficient handling of new product introductions.

The candidate will have prior SMD experience, an HNC or equivalent in electrical/electronic engineering, and a proven ability to drive process improvements and lean manufacturing within a global fire control panel business.