Job Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Post SMT (Surface Mount Technology) Manager based in Luton Bedfordshire, to join a leading electronics manufacturer in the UK.
This role involves leading and motivating a team to ensure timely delivery and customer satisfaction in all areas of post-SMT manufacturing. The Post SMT Manager based in Luton Bedfordshire, will be responsible for Component Preparation, PCBA Insertion, Selective Soldering, Hand Soldering, PCB Modifications, Rework, Conformal Coating, In-Process Inspection, and Dispatch while driving continuous process improvements and maintaining quality standards for major OEMs.
Key Responsibilities
Operations & Team Leadership:
• Plan and oversee manufacturing operations, ensuring all staff understand shift expectations.
• Identify critical path issues and drive timely resolution.
• Coach and train team members across all manufacturing disciplines.
• Implement best practices to achieve a right-first-time, every-time approach.
• Build manufacturing flexibility to adapt to customer changes and demand fluctuations.
Quality & Process Improvement:
• Ensure all products comply with IPC-A-610 standards and build instructions.
• Address deviations from IPC standards with proper documentation before production begins.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to eliminate waste an...