Overview
Location: Hitchin, Hertfordshire
Type: Full-time, Permanent
A well-established UK manufacturer within the life safety sector, backed by a FTSE 100 parent company, is seeking an experienced Production Engineer to join its Production Engineering team.
This role will support day-to-day production, lead continuous improvement initiatives, and play a key role in the introduction of new products and processes into manufacturing.
Responsibilities
* Support manufacturing teams with hands-on technical problem solving
* Investigate and resolve recurring quality, process, and downtime issues
* Lead CI and structured problem-solving activities (RCA / 8D)
* Support NPI activities and process introductions
* Create and maintain SOPs, BOMs, and routings
* Monitor and improve PCBA test performance and yield
* Update test specifications, limits, and software
* Liaise with PCBA suppliers and test equipment providers
* Work closely with Quality and Supply Chain to ensure compliance
Qualifications
* Manufacturing/Production Engineering background with strong electronics bias
* Proven PCBA manufacturing experience
* Good understanding of electronic test systems and data analysis
* LabVIEW and TestStand experience highly desirable
* Knowledge of WATS or similar tools beneficial
* Experience managing change and leading CI activities
* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
* Full UK driving licence & RTW
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