Senior Process Engineer

Bedlington
7 months ago
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Bedlington

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Our client is a leader in their field are recruiting for a Senior Process Engineer to join their growing team!

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Proactively identify opportunities to improve yield or manufacturing efficiency and to instigate and lead continuous improvement activities

  • Instigating and leading longer term team projects

  • Planning and executing the procurement, installation and qualification of manufacturing equipment

  • Update/produce technical documentation such operating instructions, inspection standards and PFMEAs

  • Provide training and support to junior engineers

  • Day to day support of production, trouble shooting issues with manufacturing equipment in a timely manner

  • Gain and maintain detailed knowledge of the production process and equipment

  • Liaising with customers

  • Support existing product lines and processes throughout the entire life cycle

  • Support the execution of the business strategic plan and keep up to date with new technologies and business opportunities

  • Ensure safe working practices are adopted, and health and safety legislation are adhered to when implementing new products, materials processes, or equipment

  • On occasion, this role may require visits to customers or suppliers and may also involve foreign travel

    Ideal Candidate:

  • Familiarity with electronics & mechanical CAD design (desirable)

  • Knowledge of lean manufacturing tools and statistical process techniques (desirable)

  • Familiarity with Mil standard and design for high reliability environments (desirable)

  • Degree/HNC in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience

  • Experience of die bonding and wire bonding in a microelectronic and/or hybrid manufacturing environment

  • Possess Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships and communicate effectively at all levels

  • Demonstrated organisational, planning and program skills with careful attention to detail

  • Have a strong technical bias, with strong problem-solving abilities

  • A good level of competence with MS Office applications for documentation and presenting reports

    Working Hours and Benefits:

  • Monday – Thursday: 08:00am – 16:30pm

  • Friday: 08:00am – 13:00pm

  • 25 days annual leave

  • Plus a “special day” equivalent to one day per year

  • Health Shield – Employee Assistance Programme – including reclaim of dental costs, opticians, physio etc

  • Cycle to work scheme

  • Option to buy shares annually

  • Flexi time

  • Free parking

    Jackie Kerr Recruitment is an independent agency that has been established for 27 years.
    We strive to provide the ultimate consultancy service to all our candidates. Whether you are looking for permanent or temporary work we pride ourselves in understanding our candidate’s requirement’s to ensure that we place you in your ideal role.
    We have recently heavily invested in new Recruitment Software that provides an online portal. Simply visit jackiekerrrecruitment . com to enter your details and you will receive job alerts, hot off the press.
    The portal enables you to update your information and CV at any time, so we always have your latest employment details on record.
    So please visit our website and let us help you to find your dream job!
    Please note: At Jackie Kerr Recruitment we receive a huge number of applications for each job that is posted. If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of your original application, please go to our website jackiekerrrecruitment . com to apply for other jobs that may be suitable to you

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