PCB-A Lead Process Engineer

Job Description

An exciting new opportunity has become available within the Manufacturing Engineering function for a PCB-A Lead Process Engineer to join the CCA/PCBA team.

Salary: Circa £52,000 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 4-5 days per week on-site due to workload classification

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more…

The opportunity:

As part of our continued growth, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Engineering Leader to head up our Process Engineering Team. This is a pivotal role for someone passionate about process excellence, continuous improvement and technical leadership.

Reporting to the PCBA Engineering Manager, the PCB-A Lead Process Engineer will lead a multidisciplinary team focused on driving efficiency, quality and scalability across our SMT, through-hole, dispensing & coating and other automated operations. You will champion process capability, introduce new technologies, and act as the technical authority on all aspects of PCB assembly automated processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, coach and develop the Process Engineering team, ensuring high performance and technical capability
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focusing on yield enhancement, machine utilisation and technological advancements.
• Oversee the development, validation and optimisation of manufacturing processes, equipment and tooling
• Collaborate closely with production, quality and design teams to ensure manufacturing and process robustness
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and ensure smooth transition to volume production
• Manage Process documentation, control plans, PFMEA’s and standard operating procedures.
• Evaluate and introduce new equipment and technologies to maintain a competitive edge
• Monitor KPI’s and report on process yields, downtime, cycle time and other operational metrics.

What we’re looking for from you:

Qualifications:

• Formal technical Engineering/Craft Apprenticeship to NVQ Level 3/TR23/TR21
• AND
• Formal further education certificate to HND or equivalent in a relevant subject
• ALTERNATIVELY
• BEng/BSc in relevant Engineering/Technical Degree

Experience:

• Demonstrated People Management Experience
• Experience in Circuit Card Manufacturing or Design
• Knowledge of CCA/PCBA Processes and Technologies

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