Process Engineer

Spectrum Control Inc.
Great Yarmouth
6 days ago
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Process Engineer page is loaded## Process Engineerlocations: Great Yarmouth, UKtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id: JR101218Position SummaryWe are seeking a highly motivated Production/Process Engineer to join our Engineering team in Great Yarmouth. This newly created role is pivotal in driving manufacturing excellence across microelectronic package assembly and process optimization for high-reliability electronic components used in commercial, aerospace, and defence applications. As the nominated engineer for specific programmes, you will play a key role in ensuring robust, scalable, and compliant production processes within a collaborative team environment.Key Responsibilities* Lead process development and optimization for microelectronic package assembly and electronics test and assembly.* Act as the nominated engineer for assigned programmes, ensuring technical oversight and delivery to quality, cost, and schedule.* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement manufacturing strategies aligned with customer and regulatory requirements.* Support new product introduction (NPI) through design for manufacturability (DFM) and process validation activities.* Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for production issues using structured problem-solving methodologies.* Develop and maintain process documentation including work instructions, control plans, and FMEAs.* Monitor and improve equipment performance through preventative maintenance and capability studies.* Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and other quality tools.* Ensure compliance with IPC standards and relevant aerospace/defense regulations.* Provide technical support during audits, customer visits, and internal reviews.Required Qualifications & Experience* Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, or related discipline).* Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in a production or process engineering role within aerospace, defence, semiconductor, or microelectronics sectors.* Strong understanding of microelectronic assembly processes and electronics manufacturing.* Familiarity with IPC standards and quality systems in regulated environments.* Eligible for UK SC clearance.Skills & Competencies* Technical: Diagnostic and complex problem-solving, process mapping, equipment troubleshooting, project management.* Strategic: Ability to deal with ambiguity, drive continuous improvement, and align engineering activities with business goals.* Interpersonal: Effective communicator across disciplines, methodical and detail-oriented, high initiative and critical thinking.* Leadership: Ownership of programme-specific engineering activities, proactive in identifying and resolving issues, collaborative team player.Other Requirements* SC clearance (or ability to obtain).* Limited travel may be required for supplier visits or inter-site collaboration.* IPC, Six Sigma, and Lean certifications are beneficial but not essential.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)## Third-Party RecruitersPlease note, that per Spectrum Control Policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening and in alignment with our values and expectations. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that Spectrum Control will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity. If you or your agency are interested in becoming an approved vendor please contact Control combines engineering expertise, innovation and manufacturing excellence to enable mission-critical solutions. Designed to solve complex problems in signal modulation and transmission, Spectrum Control solutions enable high quality product performance in the military and government, space, commercial, aerospace, security, medical, industrial and communications industries. Through proven experience and innovation, Spectrum Control delivers reliable solutions for the most rugged environments in the world – and beyond. Our team works to understand each customer’s needs at every level, which leads to long-term partnerships with our customers that transcend transactions and projects, helping to drive ongoing value at all levels of an organization. Spectrum Control operates by the following guiding principles: safety, integrity, respect, ethics, trust and continuous improvement. Spectrum Control is dedicated to delivering highly-engineered, reliable products that help save, enhance and protect lives. The company employs a secure, trusted, innovative, empowered and resilient environment to collaborate across the organization to deliver impactful results to our customers. Founded in 1981, Spectrum Control brought together the power of several trusted brands and formed a uniquely capable partner for RF/microwave, electromagnetic, and security solutions. Over the past 70 years, the company’s engineers and technologists have led the way in creating high-quality solutions for demanding environments everywhere. Today, Spectrum Control's team includes 1,300+ people working across 14 design/manufacturing centers in North America and Europe.
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