Manufacturing Engineer - Antennas

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Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Maidenhead

Salary: up to £55k per annum

Are you looking to join a pioneering force in cutting-edge technology? Look no further. At this company, innovation is at the core of everything they do. With a rich history of pushing the boundaries in our industry, they pride themselves on being leaders in their field. The team is comprised of passionate individuals who thrive on creativity and collaboration, working together to solve complex challenges and drive progress forward.

As a global leader, they specialise in providing state-of-the-art solutions that empower industries and transform the way the world operates, their technologies are at the forefront of shaping the future. With a commitment to excellence and a dedication to pushing the limits of what's possible, they are seeking talented individuals to join them on this exciting journey.

Job Role for the Manufacturing Engineer:

Antennas and Avionics manufacturing support engineer to work with Engineering, Supply Chain and Operations to meet OTD targets and improve productivity.

Provide real-time technical support to resolve production issues, including equipment failures, quality concerns and process inefficiencies.

Identify and implement opportunities for process optimisation. cost reduction and continuous improvement in manufacturing operations.

Provide support for RF testing, validation, and performance verification of antenna designs and components to ensure alignment with specifications.

Coordinate with test department and production teams to resolve any testing discrepancies or failure modes.

Support Design for Manufacture (DFM) activities for new and existing products.

Manage manufacturing activities during the transition from development to production.

Develop and maintain comprehensive production documentation, including job routings and work instructions.

Process simulation of manufacturing process and optimisation of manufacturing process.

Monitor and analyse production data to track performance, identify trends, and suggest improvements.

The successful Manufacturing Engineer will have the below skills and experience:

Minimum 3 years experience in a manufacturing, production, engineering or technical role, with antennas, RF and electronics or similar experience

Electronic testing simulation software. (Electronic manufacturing and test simulation with PLM software.)

Experience managing engineering projects and delivering productivity improvement initiatives

Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment and quality systems.

BSc (hons) or MSc in Electronics Engineering, experience with electronics and RF components

Experience with New Product Introduction

Charted Engineer or working towards 

Hands on experience with RF systems, analogue and digital circuits, antennas and electronics manufacturing processes

Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and six sigma methodologies

This company offer a fantastic benefits package including the below:

Discretionary bonus

Private medical insurance for employee; additional family members can be added at cost to employee

25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to buy and sell leave

Pension contribution matched up to 8%

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible benefits scheme 

Cycle to work scheme

If you are interested in this opportunity please click 'apply' or contact Orion Reading today for more information, thank you. 

Due to the volume of applications we receive, unfortunately we are not able to respond to every application personally, therefore, if you have not heard back from us within 5 working days please assume your application has been unsuccessful. To see our other available vacancies please visit our website. 

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