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
* 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).