Position Summary We 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 Disabilities The 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 Recruiters Please 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 scirecruiting@am.spectrumcontrol.com.