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 - would oversee all aspects of the SMT production line, including all the machines, staff and scheduling of work Process Optimisation - would be responsible for improving throughput, yield and quality on SMT lines (e.g. solder paste printing, component placement, reflow soldering) Equipment Management - would 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