SMT Process Engineer

Process Engineer SMT / Electronics Manufacturing Location: Lewes, East Sussex Status: Permanent On-site Start: ASAP Benefits Competitive salary 25 days holiday + bank holidays (rising with service) Private medical insurance 6% employer pension contribution Discretionary bonus Enhanced family leave An established electronics manufacturer in Lewes is expanding its SMT operation following sustained growth and is seeking an experienced Process Engineer to support PCBA manufacturing and continuous improvement activity. This Process Engineer role will work closely with Operations and Design teams to deliver robust, efficient manufacturing processes across SMT, PCB assembly and new product introduction. The Process Engineer will play a hands-on role in improving quality, throughput and cost performance while supporting new programmes into production. Key Responsibilities Provide Process Engineering support across SMT and PCBA manufacturing Own and improve SMT processes including screen print, pick and place, reflow, AOI, wave and selective soldering Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean manufacturing principles Support NPI activity including design reviews, BOM verification and risk management Develop line layouts, operator work content and standard work instructions Track engineering changes through to implementation in production Analyse production data to drive fact-based process improvements Work cross-functionally with Design, Operations and Production ..... full job details .....