Contract Manufacturing Engineer / Process Engineer (Through-Hole PCBA)
Rate: up to £55 per hour (outside IR35)
Location: Crawley, West Sussex
Contract: 6 months (extension likely)
Start: ASAP
A contract opportunity for an experienced Manufacturing or Process Engineer with strong knowledge of through-hole PCBA assembly. You'll support the development, optimisation, and configuration of electronics manufacturing processes, focusing on how boards are built and how equipment is programmed.
What you'll be doing
* Define assembly sequences for through-hole PCBAs
* Configure and program semi-automatic placement equipment
* Support programming of wave soldering machines
* Develop and refine processes for conventional leaded components
* Work closely with production teams to improve efficiency
* Drive continuous improvement across the electronics assembly area
This is an engineering and process definition role, not hands-on board assembly.
Skills and Experience required:
* Experience in electronics assembly / PCBA manufacturing
* Strong understanding of through-hole components and processes
* Background with semi-automatic placement machinery
* Knowledge of wave soldering
* A process-driven mindset and practical approach to optimisation
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