Electronics Production Engineer

Production Engineer - Electronics Manufacturing

Location: Chelmsford, Essex
Salary: Competitive salary and excellent benefits package
Hours: Mon-Thu: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Fri: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Join an innovative leader in developing cutting-edge technology across Civil Aerospace, Defence, Space, Industrial, Medical, and Scientific sectors. As a Production Engineer , you'll support manufacturing operations for high-profile projects, contributing to real-world impact.

• Perform component-level fault-finding to diagnose production and performance issues.

• Collaborate with manufacturing and supply teams to resolve technical issues.

• Investigate, document, and report faults on products while driving improvements to eliminate recurring issues.

• Assist with the creation of balanced production lines, with flexibility to adapt to changing requirements.

• Write and update clear, concise work instructions (SOPs) for operations.

• Create and update configuration control documents and manufacturing standard times.

• Write, review, and complete process FMEA, control plans, and risk assessments.

• Analyse designs to ensure they meet DFM/DFA criteria and manage the NPI process.

• Drive change management processes and product improvements.

• Support sales with customer and project bid data preparation.

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement.

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Electronics, Manufacturing, or Engineering.

• Extensive experience in electronics test and manufacturing engineering.

• Knowledge of mechanical manufacturing philosophies (DFM/DFA).

• Experience in electrical and mechanical assembly, manufacturing, and test processes.

• Strong analytical skills and fault-finding expertise, particularly in electronics down to component level.

• Knowledge of RF test techniques, high voltage electronics, and encapsulation is beneficial.

• Experience in problem-solving methodologies (8D, A3, Root Cause Analysis).

• Proficiency with ERP/SAP systems and understanding of SPC data is preferable.

• Practical experience in applying CI, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma methodologies, and quality tools is ideal.

Note: Due to security clearance requirements, candidates must be British passport holders.

Interested?
For more information or to apply, please contact Julia at Prime Appointments .