Electronics Production Engineer - SMD

at  Hochiki Group

Electronics Production Engineer – Surface Mount Department
Established over 35 years ago, Kentec Electronics Ltd. has evolved into one of the world’s leading independent fire control panel manufacturers. Over the years the Kentec name has become synonymous with World class product, great service, and excellent support. Based in Dartford, Kent, Kentec is a truly global supplier, exporting control equipment to over 90 countries Worldwide, and in many different languages.

JOB PURPOSE

To provide support to the Surface Mount Production Department.

The role will include but not be limited to:

• Working on a day-to-day basis supporting the supervisor focusing on:
• Productivity and machine performance, identifying and resolving issues.
• Reviewing daily reports generated from the SMD Production Lines to maximise performance.
• Assisting in the Introduction of new products into manufacture, introducing, refining and improving processes as necessary.
• Working closely with Production and Design Departments to ensure that new products are suitable for manufacture.
• Carry out machine programming, produce operating procedures, provide productivity reports and recommendations as necessary.

The position would suit a self-motivated person who can identify improvements and implement changes through to completion.
The successful candidate must have previous experience in a Surface Mount position and be able to contribute to the Departments performance after initial training on Europlacer equipment is completed.

KEY TASKS

Main Duties and responsibilities

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• Implement process improvements to increase efficiency and quality.
• Monitor SPC data to identify trends so actions can be identified and carried out.
• Create and update maintenance procedures to minimise machine downtime.
• Develop machine operation procedures and work instructions.
• Assist in Identifying and justifying new capital equipment and processes.
• Introduce lean manufacture into new product manufacture.
• Identify training requirements and carry out training within the Electronics Department
• Carry out pre-production of new products.
• Carry out any additional functions within the business as directed by the Production Engineering Manager
• Previous technical expertise in all areas of the electronic production processes.
• HNC qualification or equivalent in an electrical and electronic engineering discipline.