Production Engineer (SMT Team Lead/Supervisor)

Production Engineer (SMT Team Lead/Supervisor)

Salary : £40-50K depending on experience

Hours : Monday to Friday 40 hour week

Our client is a long established family owned high technology electronic assembly company who are seeking an experienced Electronics Assembly Technician to join their team.

Responsibilities

• Head up the SMT Line – oversee all aspects of the SMT production line, including all the machines, staff and scheduling of work
• Process Optimisation – responsible for improving throughput, yield and quality on SMT lines (e.g. solder paste printing, component placement, reflow soldering)
• Equipment Management – oversee setting up, operating, maintaining and troubleshooting SMT machinery (pick-and-place, ovens, printers, AOI/SPI)
• New Production Introduction – support the implementation of new designs into production, ensuring manufacturability and troubleshooting any problems
• Quality and Compliance – root cause analysis of any defects, implementing corrective actions and ensuring adherence to IPC standards
• Leadership & Training – responsible for small team of SMT operators in terms of workload and training

Essential skills required for role

• Technical expertise – deep understanding of SMT processes and machinery
• Problem solving – strong analytical skills
• Quality standards – knowledge of ISO 9001 and IPC standards
• Education – HND or Degree in Engineering (Electronics/Manufacturing preferred)
• Proven background in electronics manufacturing with hands‑on SMT experience

Experience

• Working knowledge of IPC-A-610: 2 years (required)
• Team leadership level: 3 years (required)
• SMT processes & machinery: 3 years (required)

Must have full right to work in the UK. This client is unable to offer Sponsorship

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