Senior Production Engineer

Are you an experienced or senior production engineer working in the electronics manufacturing sector who is keen to take a step up to a management role? Then we have the role for you. Why you should apply: The next step in your development: You will be joining an SME as the engineering manager overseeing a small team within the production and test functions. Exciting expansion plans: The company has plans to increase their turnover by a further 50% in the next 3-5 years. It is better to be busy: The employer supplies their products into a wide range of different industries with different requirements, regulations, and quality protocols to follow. Plus, with a large amount of NPI work on the horizon you will definitely be kept on your toes! Start your weekend early: Work a 4 and a half day week finishing by around 12:30pm on a Friday giving you time to indulge in hobbies and interests or just be able to pick the kids up from school. What you will be doing: Overseeing all New Product Implementation processes ensuring a robust process and system is in place to get things right first time. Being responsible for all ECN Collaborating with the design team on new projects Communicating across all departments to ensure optimisation of manufacturing processes Ensuring technical support and troubleshooting for any production issues, closing out any issues successfully Developing processes to capture production issues that can be addressed through design/engineering. Providing guidance and suggesting solutions on techniques and equipment to improve production efficiency. Managing the test function and ensuring a robust testing service is in place for new and existing products. Implementing Lean and Continuous Improvement processes within defined areas.What you will need: Experience in electronics manufacturing Technical knowledge of a variety of processes including SMT, AOI, etc. Experience of NPI processes A relevant electrical or electronic qualification is desirable (minimum HNC) Knowledge of Lean and Continuous Improvement tools and techniquesWhat you will receive: A salary of £45,000-£55,000 (dependent on experience) + pension, cash plan healthcare, etc. The working hours Standard working hours are 8am-5pm Monday to Thursday and 8am-12:30pm on a Friday. The company do offer some flexibility around this to start and finish a little earlier or later if it suits the person. How to Apply If you are an electronics manufacturing professional looking to take your next development step into an engineering Manager role, please click apply. Do not worry if your CV is not up to date; we can sort that out later. If you want to discuss this first, call the office and quote ref BBBH4485B Senior Production Engineer. By clicking Apply you accept our privacy policy (see the link below or visit the footer of our website) and give permission for Sigma to contact you via email, phone & SMS regarding this job, other jobs and general recruitment services. Location & postcode of advert are approximate. Privacy Policy: (url removed)