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PCB Design Engineer

Borstal
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Job Title: PCB Design Engineer

Location: Rochester, Kent - On-site

Role Type: Permanent

Salary: £42,000 - £47,000 per annum depending on experience

Our client, an established aerospace engineering firm, require an experienced PCB Design Engineer to join their multi-disciplined team.

Working closely with stakeholders across Manufacturing and Engineering you will use your knowledge and experiences to support our manufacturing systems and processes during initial bid, new product introduction, production and repair to ultimately ensure product quality is met within schedule and budget targets.

What the role of the PCB Design Engineer entails:

Some of the main duties of the PCB Design Engineer will include:

Collaborate with the design and engineering teams at the earliest stages to ensure PCB designs comply with IPC standards and are manufacturable within existing production processes
Provide ongoing support during the development stages, offering insights and recommendations to improve design for manufacturability and production efficiency
Take ownership of PCB new product builds, ensuring they meet manufacturing standards and provide valuable insights for continuous product improvement
Work with PCB Process Engineering team to implement improvements to PCB processes that enhance manufacturability and efficiency. Where appropriate consider roadmap to future technology and seek buy in from senior leadership
Own the PCB Design for Manufacturability (DFM) process, ensuring engagement with engineering teams to communicate the capabilities and limitations of PCB production at the Rochester facility

What experience you need to be the successful PCB Design Engineer:

Essential:

HNC in Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Extensive experience in PCB design, DFM processes, and manufacturing
Experience with CAD software, PCB design tools, and Bill of Materials (BOM) management
Eligibility to obtain UK SC ClearanceDesirable:

Ability to drive continuous improvement within the PCB design process
Knowledge of the latest trends and technologies in PCB manufacturing and design

This really is a fantastic opportunity for a PCB Design Engineer to progress their career. If you are interested please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don't miss out!

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