Redline UK
Production Engineer
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Our client, a well-established electronics manufacturing services provider, is looking for a Production Engineer to join their team on a permanent basis in Berkshire.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing electronics manufacturing business operating from a modern facility, supporting the introduction and manufacture of high-quality electronic assemblies for customers across a wide range of industrial sectors. Working closely with Production, Quality, Purchasing and Sales, you will play a key role in supporting new product introduction (NPI), improving manufacturing processes, and driving continuous improvement across the business.
Key responsibilities of the Production Engineer job in Berkshire:
- Prepare build procedures, build packs, and associated production documentation to support kit release.
- Create and maintain SMT machine programmes for new and existing products.
- Generate AOI programme data to support efficient inspection processes.
- Develop and maintain selective soldering programmes.
- Create and review X-ray inspection programmes where required.
- Investigate manufacturing processes and identify opportunities for quality and process improvements.
- Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities and ensure a smooth transition into production.
- Work with customers and suppliers to resolve technical and production-related issues.
- Evaluate supplier solutions to improve manufacturing efficiency and capability.
- Support maintenance, calibration, and quality activities across the manufacturing operation.
- Assist with customer returns investigations and root cause analysis.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency, consistency, and manufacturing performance.
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Experience required for the Production Engineer job in Berkshire:
- Experience in a Production Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer, or similar electronics manufacturing role.
- Good knowledge of PCB assembly processes, including SMT and THT.
- Basic understanding of PCB technologies and electronic manufacturing processes.
- Experience supporting electronic production test processes.
- Understanding of mechanical assembly processes; cable assembly knowledge would be advantageous.
- Experience interpreting customer Bills of Materials (BOMs), Gerber data, and assembly drawings.
- Experience with SMT programming, AOI programming, selective soldering, and/or X-ray inspection would be highly desirable.
- Knowledge of IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, and/or IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards would be advantageous.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with customers, suppliers, and internal teams.
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Outlook and Excel, with the ability to learn specialist manufacturing software.
- Strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail, and a continuous improvement mindset.
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