Pertemps are looking for a SMT Team Lead / Process Engineer to work for a long standing client in Hemel Hempstead. 

You will be responsible for managing the automatic surface mount technology (SMT) manufacturing line. The ideal candidate will have a CEM background.

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000

Job Description

• Develop an overall understanding of the customer and product requirements, the strategy, goals and objectives for SMT Manufacturing Operations.
• Responsible for SMT equipment & staff duties.
• Responsible for SMT Utilization performance and Internal Defect Cost.
• Responsible for SMT Quick Changeover KPI TBA
• Responsible for SMT Materials inventory accuracy and Physical Inventory count.
• Responsible for PCBA rework activities.
• Develop and track monitoring systems relevant to the SMT Manufacturing Operations. Lead products quality, on time delivery and cost-reduction activities. Ensure goals are clear to all Manufacturing staffs and continuous improvement is being achieved.
• Identify SMT resource requirements to meet the needs of Production and customer/product requirement.
• Continually review industry SMT technology and SMT capabilities.
• Create teamwork environment, Direct Headcount forecast and control.
• Develop and motivate Production Team members to perform their full potential, providing direction and timely feedback for the benefit of Production function.
• Create an environment that is culturally embedded in a “Quality First” mentality.
• Work with all levels of the organization to improve quality, delivery and cost reduction activities to meet the set KPI.
• Instil a continuous improvement mentality in SMT Production. Foster good morale, a proactive and positive culture.
• Evaluate staff performance with goal setting in line with department goals.
• SMT Training
• Support Engineering Manger with Production Engineering for PCBA NPI

Primary Role: -

• Manage the Setup and operators of the computer controlled SMT assembly line to fulfil the requirements of the Work Plan, ensuring maximum output and minimal quality issues.
• Plan daily / weekly SMT plan, update live schedule.
• Provide schedule for Programming of equipment
• Assist Production Engineering with second-line support.
• Conduct AOI and visual inspection to IPC610 standard, raising any quality issues with the relevant Manager
• Prepare internal Schedule maintenance plan
• Manger external services of all SMT machines.
• Complete scheduled Preventative Maintenance and cleaning.
• Document all work completed on the SMT process using the company ERP system.
• Ensuring Stocktaking SMT components as required.

 Secondary Roles: -

• General soldering skills, understanding the relevant IPC standards.
• Support Production Engineering with any issues that are part of the NPI process
• Accurately record/communicate company & product data to Company Quality Management System standards.
• Comply with all health and safety requirements as stipulated within standard operating procedures & company procedures.
• Involvement/participation in team projects & process improvement initiatives such as 5S/6S.

Skills and Experience (Core): -

• Proven background in designing an SMT assembly line process.
• Understanding of Programming all SMT equipment.
• Experience of working within a medium volume electronics manufacturing environment.
• Using Microsoft Word, Excel or equivalent.
• Ability to read and interpret written work instructions & drawings, especially SMT layout diagrams.
• Knowledge and application of company procedures & product quality standards.

 
Skills and Experience (Desirable): -

• IPC-A-610 ‘Acceptability of Electronics Assemblies’ Certified.
• IPC-J-STD-001 ‘Requirements for soldered electrical & electronic assemblies Certified.
• Experience in using a PC-based Engineering Resource Planning (ERP) stock system.
• Familiar with the use of basic test equipment such as digital multi-meters and PSU.
• Demonstrate skills in use of basic automatic test equipment (ATE).