Job Overview
Production Engineer – Electronics at Hochiki Europe.
Kentec Electronics Ltd. has expanded into a major worldwide manufacturer of independent fire control panels. Over time the Kentec brand has become known for its top-quality products, outstanding service, and exceptional support. Headquartered in Dartford, Kent, Kentec supplies control equipment to more than 90 countries. As part of the Hochiki Corporation, a world‑established and respected fire detection and life safety manufacturer, Kentec proudly has been a valued member of the Hochiki family for the past 13 years. This partnership has strengthened our position in the global market, enabling us to deliver world‑class fire control panel solutions backed by decades of innovation, quality, and reliability.
The Trainee Production Engineer is responsible for providing support to the Electronics Production Department. The potential candidate will oversee the Surface Mount, Wave Solder and Selective Solder Departments on a day‑to‑day basis with a focus on productivity and machine performance, identifying and resolving any issues, including liaising with equipment suppliers.
The position is suited to a self‑motivated person who can identify improvements and implement changes through to completion.
The successful candidate ideally will have or be working to a qualification in electronics and previous experience in electronic manufacturing.
Responsibilities
* 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.
Skills, Experience and Person Specification
* Proven experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
* Degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
* Strong problem‑solving skills and analytical thinking.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Familiar with product terminology and knowledge.
* Must be reliable, conscientious and hard working.
Job Specifics
* Working hours: Monday‑Thursday: 08:30‑17:00, Friday: 08:30‑16:00.
* 24 days holiday, in addition to bank holidays, increasing with the years of service.
* Employee Assistance Programme (Wisdom).
* Unlimited access to 24/7 GP and wellbeing experts (Metlife).
* Support for Loved Ones during difficult times (Everest).
* Financial well‑being scheme (Salary Finance).
* Employee Referral Scheme.
* Enhanced workplace pension.
* Enhanced parental leave.
* Free Mental Health First Aid courses (M.H.F.A.).
* Life Assurance.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Internal Trainings.
* Company Events.
* Long Service Awards.
* Employee benefits, discounts and perks (Kencheck).
* Volunteer with a charity of your choice for a day each year.
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