Production Engineer (SMT Team Lead/Supervisor)

Job Description: 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