Process Engineer

Published by  Sean Ryan on  October 2, 2023

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The main responsibilities of the role are to review current processes covering all electronics manufacturing processes and identify and develop improved methods and equipment for manufacture. Also, the role holder will support and execute specific site investment program activities. This is a standalone role for someone who is highly analytical and experienced in identifying processes to improve and who has the aptitude to work confidently with other teams and Stakeholders to push projects through to completion.

MAIN DUTIES

Review, current processes, identify and develop improved methods and equipment for manufacture, identifying and engaging with internal and external suppliers as required. These to cover automated surface mount assembly, selective and flow soldering, hand assembly, X-Ray and AOI inspection systems. Also, complex cable manufacture and box build, operations.

Specifically:

• Plan, compile and execute validation strategies (including documentation, reports, etc.) to confirm suitability for use, and ‘fit and function’ of process outputs.
• Support Development SOP’s Wi’s and Procedures as required.
• Continually review all manufacturing processes to document, measure, refine and improve process capability and effectiveness.
• Identify and deliver continuous improvement programs to deliver costs savings and quality improvements in line with overall manufacturing objectives.
• Liaise with all relevant departments on the transfer of new products into manufacturing and ensure that suitable manufacturing processes are in place.

Recommend and coordinate process improvement activities with the Operations groups.

Liaise with engineering and customers to offer design changes that would improve manufacturing efficiency and quality.

Ensure that appropriate test and validation is performed on materials and processes employed in the manufacture of products.

Identify cost savings opportunities in materials and processes; plan and perform testing to validate changes that capitalise on these opportunities; document and release these changes.

Support and execute specific capital investment programs for manufacturing equipment as and when required.

Participate in Quality audits of manufacturing; ensure appropriate action is taken in response to audit findings.

Support the QUALITY group in development and maintenance of a Quality System structure in line with EN 9100:2018 (AS9100) Rev D Accreditation to ensure manufacturing compliance to applicable regulatory laws and requirements.

• Support provisions of quality data/reports/charts for the manufacturing group.
• Perform any other duties/tasks/ projects as required by management.
• Assume other responsibilities from time to time to support the Company strategic plan and personal career plans.

In addition, the jobholder may be required to perform other duties as assigned by the Manager from time to time.

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential:

• Minimum HND or equivalent in a relevant engineering qualification
• Strong computer skills using Word, Excel and database/analysis packages.
• Electronics manufacturing industry knowledge

Desirable:

• Experience in the use of manufacturing ERP systems, similar complexity to Epicor 10.
• Use of CAD FOR design and manufacture (subcontract) of jigs and tooling.

EXPERIENCE

Essentials:

• Proven record in providing process engineering support in a world class CEM environment.

• Solid manufacturing electronic engineering experience
• Significant experience of implementing lean manufacturing and Continuous improvement techniques/principles.
• Proven project management experience.
• Demonstrable experience of working with EN 9100:2018 (AS9100).