Production Engineer

Production Engineer | Space | Chelmsford

At the forefront of technological innovation, our client is a global leader with a stellar reputation, specializing in the development of cutting-edge products for the scientific, satellite, and space industries. An exciting opportunity exists for an Engineer to join the Space Imaging Team in Chelmsford which provides performance CCD, Infrared and CMOS sensors for space science, earth observation, astronomy, and high energy physics applications.

Job Description:
We are looking for an experienced Engineering Technician to join our highly successful manufacturing team, to develop high precision silicon assembly and provide onward support to manufacture.

Role Summary:

• Development of new and existing Probe capabilities for the testing of CCD / CMOS Wafers
• Work with Production Engineers to ensure DFM (design for manufacture) is optimized
• Assist with development and writing procedures for the prototyping of new products
• Continuous improvement of existing manufacturing processes and work instructions, working with the wider production/manufacturing team
• Generation of SAP ME routings from the manufacturing flow diagrams
• Ensure all documentation is confirmed through Configuration Control Boards (CCBs)
• Manage and optimize operations flow (information and production flow)
• Assist with production trials and ensure all relevant documentation is completed
• Work to existing NPI processes

Qualifications:

• Experience of Production/Manufacturing as an Engineer or Technican
• Experience of developing manufacturing processes
• Experience of working in a project manufacturing environment
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with documented results
• The ability to work effectively in a team
• Self-motivation
• Attention to detail
• HNC in Engineering or Physics or equivalent experience
• Desirable skills:
• Experience within an Electronics product manufacturing environment
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Salary and Benefits:

• Competitive basic salary
• Training and access to the "Internal University"
• Comprehensive benefits, including pensions and life assurance.
• Variable pay options: Employee Bonus, Sales Incentive Plans, and Recognition Schemes.
• Occupational health provisions and medical benefits.
• Employee assistance and wellbeing support.

Langham Recruitment Ltd. is managing this vacancy for a Production Engineer and is registered as an employment agency in England and Wales (reg 11525223).

Keywords: Space, Aerospace, Imaging, Technician, Engineer, Semiconductor, Satellite