PCB Process Engineer

Purpose and objectives of the role Day to day assessment of product quality / product release / process control monitoring, enhancement and development. This is a senior position and an opportunity to join one of the Uk’s Leading PCB manufacturing companies. The successful candidate will be working within the Technical/Process Engineering team. Previous experience of printed circuit manufacture would be advantageous, however applications from any prospective candidates currently or previously having worked within a Process Control/ Engineering position would also be welcomed. To ensure the effective operation of manufacturing processes that fall under your span of control. To ensure that all process operating methods are clearly documented and maintained up to date. To ensure that the manufacturing processes under your control are continually developed / improved to ensure that technological advancements can be realised. To ensure that product being processed through the production process is manufactured to the relevant company / customer requirements. To implement lean manufacturing ideas within areas assigned to you. Utilising methodologies such as 5s, JIT, bottleneck analysis, etc to continually improve. Main duties and responsibilities To support the manufacturing operation by reacting to and solving process issues in a timely manner when they arise. To initiate corrective actions, training plans and process improvements where necessary to ensure that the processes under your control operate at their optimum level. Ensure all processes, operation instructions and procedures are fully documented and that all company quality procedures & documentation is rigidly adhered to. Ensure process controls and measures are identified, implemented and monitored for all processes within areas of your responsibility. To review departmental process controls and identify improvements on an ongoing basis. To identify manufacturing capacities for processes under your control. Liaise with Production Team to ensure these capacities are understood and utilised. Understand & publish full capabilities for all processes and highlight improvement needs to the Technical Manager. Liaise with the Pre-Production Engineering department to ensure that CAM & Planning practices reflect current manufacturing capabilities & methods. Identify cost reduction opportunities within all processes under your control and implement in conjunction with the Team-leader. Co-ordinate with / support the Purchasing department in pursuit of the company’s strategic Purchasing objectives. To continually monitor and reduce scrap levels within areas of responsibility. Ensure all manufacturing processes and procedures comply with all current H & S legislation and company procedures (including COSHH). To identify, monitor & control all costs within an area in line with company targets. Drive cost reduction activities. To accept ownership (along with the Production) of the appearance of the Area under your control, with respect to maintaining a safe working environment through good housekeeping principles. To maintain and improve Customer Perception of all areas and equipment within your area of jurisdiction. Actively participate within / drive the Company Quality Improvement Program, ensuring any corrective actions required are closed down within the relevant time scales. Ensure Quality of product is the basis of all decisions, whilst optimising product throughput and minimising departmental cost. All employees may be required to carry out other tasks as necessary for the business. These tasks will be appropriate to their skills and experience and will not be unreasonable. Qualifications Degree Qualified Skills Strong negotiation and persuasion skills Self-starter / work on own initiative Be organised and able to prioritise Be thorough and accurate Good problem solving and conflict management skills Good Communication skills Effective listening and questioning skills Familiarity with Microsoft Office and other IT programs Experience Minimum of two years experience of process engineering. Salary DOE Why Zot? Nearly 50 years of Engineering experience in all aspects of Manufacturing 30 days paid holiday per year (this includes 8 public) Workplace pension scheme Shift allowance (where applicable) Excellent on-the-job training Apprenticeship schemes available Sage Benefits including many shopping discounts Employee Assistance programme. Good transport links and on-site car parking Equal Opportunities Employer41bf1e1f-b16b-4260-a40a-17c77a06fd15