Job Description Salary £35,000 - £40,000 depending on experience Location Woodchester (Stroud), Glouc. Renishaw is seeking to recruit an Electronic Production Engineer responsible for the Woodchester electronics production facility and application of process engineering disciplines within a challenging precision electronics assembly environment. The role includes the support / development of manufacturing processes, whilst also being responsible for driving proactive improvement activities targeting quality, product cost and waste reduction. This is a varied position and consequently requires the demonstration and development of several different skills (from technical, data analysis, to communicating at different levels). Note: new or recent engineering, physics, and math’s graduate applications will be considered. Responsibilities You are required to become the process expert and the main point of contact for the production of various electronic assemblies, providing advice on a range of matters from future design changes and the impact on assembly, to the planning and actioning of tasks to allow substantial volume increases. You will be responsible for identifying and proposing changes in the product, determining which activities you need to work on to meet the larger scale objectives of the business (quality delivery cost) as well as managing the completion of these activities. Your specific responsibilities will include: Technical support and development of the SMT, PTH, Die Attach, Wire bond & Test build processes that exist within the assigned manufacturing area Analysis of process performance data to identify improvement actions Maintenance of the process controls (including assembly documentation and equipment) Regular interaction with the product divisions and the support services within the Manufacturing Services Division Proactive process development and technical support across electronic products (process robustness, product cost reduction, cost of quality reduction, process control enhancement, efficiency improvement and process modelling, waste reduction, and process deskilling) The investigation of process problems and root-cause analysis, with the implementation of robust corrective action within challenging deadlines Continuous improvement activities within the supported areas using fact-based metrics Analysis of process performance data to justify improvement actions The processing and evaluation of design changes The justification, specification, and implementation of new process equipment Key requirements A degree level education in a relevant technical discipline (electronics engineering, production engineering, manufacturing systems, mechanical engineering) or an HNC/HND level education with a significant exposure to the requirements of the role Excellent problem solving and practical skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Experience working within an electronics environment Desirable requirements Proven experience and in-depth knowledge of SMT/PTH/Die Attach & Wire Bond/Test platforms. Success in the management and delivery of technically challenging engineering activities Successful application of structured problem solving and statistical analysis techniques (e.g., Six Sigma) Awareness of lean manufacturing tools and techniques and an understanding of production metrics (productivity, efficiency, waste) Practical application of cellular assembly process design, support, and improvement encompassing effective control and mistake‑proofing techniques. Conversant with CAD with the ability to generate and understand technical drawings Design of assembly processes and product interaction equipment (including tooling, jigs, fixtures) Understanding of metrology, measurement techniques and calibration Person specification Ability to work well in both a team, sharing ideas and coordinating actions, as well autonomously, managing your own activities and meeting deadlines in both cases. Good activity priority management Ability to spot potential areas for improvement irrelevant of current tasks Hands on practical ability Maintain a positive can-do attitude Ability to multi-task and thrive in a high-pressure environment Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills Benefits When you join Renishaw, we're committing to your future career. That's because we believe in developing our people's skills and promoting them internally. We also offer a benefits package that's highly desirable; including a 9% non-contributory pension, discretionary annual bonus, subsidised onsite restaurants and coffee shops, free parking, car sharing scheme and 24 hour fitness centres. (not available at our Castle Donington, Exeter & York sites). We also want to promote a healthy work-life balance as much as possible, so we have introduced a hybrid working policy which allows for a combination of home and office based working depending on the nature of your role. We also offer a variable working programme, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, Life Assurance policy of 12 times annual salary, Cycle to Work scheme, enhanced maternity pay subject to qualifying criteria, Health Cash Plan, the option to join BUPA Renishaw Health Trust and an Employee Assistance Programme for employees and family. Please click here for further information about our benefits. At Renishaw we believe that our success is powered by welcoming a workforce of diverse and talented people. Through encouraging an inclusive culture, where all our employees are free to be themselves, we can achieve our core values: Innovation, Inspiration, Integrity, and Involvement. If you are excited about the role but feel as though you don’t meet all the requirements, we would encourage you still to apply. You might just be the right person for this role or another opportunity at Renishaw. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to make interviews and jobs more accessible. Should you have any difficulty during the recruitment process, or require any reasonable adjustments please contact the recruitment team on 01453 524600 or recruitmentrenishaw.com. Please click here for further information about diversity and inclusion at Renishaw. Employment Type: Permanent Time Type: Full time Requisition Number: R7058 Electronics Production Engineer (Open)