Senior Production Engineer - Electronics

Are you an experienced Electronics Production Engineer? We have an amazing opportunity to work for a leading electronics manufacturer based in Basildon, Essex.

Our client is a leading Electronics Manufacturing company servicing all sectors of the Electronics market. They are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Production Engineer based at their site in Basildon, Essex.

Job role and scope

As a Senior Production Engineer, you will work line-side providing essential support to production. You will use your technical knowledge to resolve operational issues and communicate with various departments and customers to aid with the efficient production of PCB assemblies.

Main responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with production and engineering teams to improve assembly processes, providing technical expertise and advice
• Investigate and resolve production issues and queries
• Create jigs and fixtures to aid assembly in production
• Maintain document control on the production floor
• Communicate with customers to resolve any build issues by email / Teams / phone. Attend on-site meetings for engineering support
• Implement equipment control calibration and labelling processes
• Identify and investigate new machinery and tooling requirements, and cost implications
• Trouble shoot and assist with repair of machine and equipment breakdowns (using 3rd party support providers
• Create Surface Mount programmes for Mycronic SMT machines and SMT component packages, improving efficiency and accuracy of pick and place machines
• Lead the line-side process support for paste machines, reflow ovens, AOI and associated machinery
• Create custom re flow profiles using data collection mole/software
• Support and mentor junior members of the Engineering team.

Skills, knowledge & experience

• Previous experience with manufacturing machinery in an engineering support role
• Excellent knowledge of manufacturing processes and procedures
• Strong analytics, problem solving, and critical thinking skills
• Ability to make decisions under pressure
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proficient IT skills (Excel/Word/Publisher) and project management applications

Commitment to continuous improvement and personal development.

Commitment to professional and vocation development in Engineering.

Remuneration package

Salary competitive basic (dependent on skills & experience)

Working hours

Full time is 37-40 hours per week

Mon to Thurs 07:30 to 16:00 and Fri 07:30 to 12:30

Excellent working environment, free parking, spacious offices & employee facilities.

Complimentary fruit, hot drinks and breakfast provisions.

For full details apply now or contact Kim Baker, ENS Commercial Recruitment, Westcliff.