Production Process Engineer - PCB

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Attend SQCDP meetings and support a hands problem solving approach with Area Team Leader and Quality Engineering to achieve OTD and right first time objectives.
• Standardise processes and procedures to ensure consistency, minimise variation, and improve cross-department collaboration.
• Assess and maintain adherence to safety and compliance standards (ESD, soldering irons, extraction)
• Own, document and train others on manufacturing process and standards.
• Write build instructions and transfer test specifications into operator instructions.
• Commission and programme machines such as Extra eye inspection, paste screening and pick and place (surface mount), board cleaning and reflow oven. Plan inhouse and subcontract maintenance.
• Load BOM’s into MRP - Structure BOMs and Routings for inhouse and external manufacturing.
• Continuously improve production area capability for safety, compliance and efficiency – Create and update test equipment & fixture design, production data and value stream.
• Manage NPI transfer and change requests into production.
• Provide technical support for production, purchasing and production control.

Skills & Experience:

• Senior PCB biased Production Engineer with experience in prototyping, testing and fault finding.
• Background in low-volume, one-off engineered products and systems. (Support and training is available for Working with Electrics, High Voltages, and Hydraulics).
• Strong knowledge of electrical equipment relating to products such as rack equipment, power supplies and electronics enclosures with integrated PCBs - Knowledgeable with IPC-A-610 Class 3. (familiarity of Labview, IPC/WHMA-A-620 Class 3 and PUWER beneficial).
• Minimum qualifications HNC/HND or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Electronic Products, Computer Engineering or relevant experience in Electronic Design, Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering or a related field.
• Hands-on production support experience in assembly, testing, and quality control.

General Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Use initiative to develop effective solutions to day-to-day challenges.
• Maintain proficiency in relevant IT systems.
• Act ethically and with integrity at all times.
• Foster professional relationships and work cross-functionally to meet business objectives.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.
• Maximise productivity through process improvements and enhanced quality control.

By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.