SMT Manufacturing Engineer

Department:                          Production Engineering

Location:                                Gillingham

 

Who you’ll report to:

Engineering Team Leader

 

What you’ll be doing:

 

• Assist with NPIs and new processes.
• Support technicians with fault diagnosis and repair of production equipment.
• Carry out updates to controlled drawings and documentation as necessary
• To introduce LEAN improvements within production to improve productivity and reduce waste.
• Liaise with external contactors to coordinate planned maintenance or repairs
• To perform calibration tasks on production equipment and maintain accurate records as required
• Training production shopfloor staff on new or updated processes or equipment
• To assist with shopfloor layout change activities and new equipment installations
• To create programmes for SMT equipment.
• Research and instal new production equipment.
• Put processes in place to improve OEE on the SMT line.
• Run pre-production activities.
• Review and approve concessions.
• Ensure product and process quality meets required specification.
• Gather and report production cell KPI’s including defect analysis for SMT.
• Follow company quality procedures, standards and work instructions whilst working towards continuous improvements for yield, cycle time and attrition.
• Additional duties as required.

 

Person Specification

 We are looking for individuals who are highly motivated and have a passion to contribute to the success of Hochiki. In addition to this, you will possess the following:

 

Personal Qualities

• Strong communicator verbally and written.
• Able to work under pressure.
• Pro-active and able to take ownership.
• High attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritise independently
• A good thinker and active listener

 

Qualifications

• A formal qualification in Engineering is highly desirable.

 

Experience/Knowledge

• Experience working with SMT equipment is highly desirable.
• Experience working in a production environment is desirable.
• Electronics knowledge is desirable.