Job Description:

Manufacturing Electronics Engineer required for a manufacturer of life saving electronic solutions products in Gillingham, Kent. Part of a global group, this company offers rewarding careers, great benefits, and plenty of opportunities to grow in a supportive, energetic workplace.

Benefits include - Bonus, Pension, Life Assurance, Eye care, Employee assistance programme, cycle2work scheme.

The Manufacturing Electronics Engineer will work as part of an engineering team to ensure effective production across the factory floor. Working to improve processes and develop lean practices. Taking responsibility for new projects and product introductions within production.

Working with other Engineers and Technicians, and reporting to the Engineering Team Leader, responsibilities will include:

• Assist with NPIs.
• Implement new processes on the factory floor.
• Support technicians with fault diagnosis and repair of production equipment.   
• Carry out updates to controlled drawings and documentation.
• Introduce LEAN improvements within production to improve productivity and reduce waste.
• Liaise with external contactors to coordinate planned maintenance or repairs.
• Perform calibration tasks on production equipment and maintain accurate records. 
• Training production staff on new or updated processes or equipment.
• Assist with shopfloor layout change activities and new equipment installations.
• Create programmes for production equipment.
• Design and instal jigs and fixtures.
• Research and install new production equipment.
• Perform takt time analysis of cells to set and improve KPIs across production.
• Design and install new production cells.
• Develop automation solutions.
• Run pre-production activities.
• Review and approve concessions.
• Additional duties as required.

Manufacturing Electronics Engineer requirements:

• Degree level qualification in Electrical / Electronics Engineering
• Experience within engineering / production environment.
• Experience in PCBA manufacture, design and testing.
• Automation systems.
• Solid foundation in electronics down to the component level.
• Desirable: Knowledge of lean processes and process development
• CAD software ( SolidWorks )
• Test software ( LabView )

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of the key engineering team within a developing business with its culture shaped by core values of Integrity, Passion, Challenge and Teamwork.