Production Technician - Rheinmetall Electronics UK Ltd

Job Posted: 17 April 2024

• Contract Term: Permanent
• Location: Newport, Isle of Wight
• Contract Type: Full time
• Salary: Subject to Experience
• Industries: Engineering Manufacturing Miscellaneous

Rheinmetall Electronics UK (REUK) Ltd design and manufacture advanced electronics products and systems.

The company operates internationally in the communications, defence, security and government services market, and is established as a world-leader in digital signal and video processing on embedded systems.

The company is building upon the commercial success achieved to date, and now needs to appoint a Production Technician to meet the increased level of production.

Role Description: Assemble mechanical, electrical and electronic components to the defined engineering drawings and procedure

Role responsibilities:

• Testing of printed circuit boards (PCBs) to confirm functionality meets specification
• Programming of PCBs prior to mechanical assembly
• Assemble mechanical, electrical and electronic components to the defined engineering drawings and procedures.
• Assembly of simple cable harnesses, including cable preparation and crimping with specialist hand-crimp tools
• Calibration of electro-optic subassemblies and finished products using purpose-built in-house special-to-type-equipment (STTE)
• Follow written procedures to conduct functional testing of equipment to defined acceptance test criteria at product, subassembly and component level
• Visual inspection of finished product against defined acceptance test criteria
• Investigate, report on, and if possible repair any products that fail any test or inspection stage during manufacture
• Document build, test and calibration activities by completing production and quality documentation.
• Share knowledge and experience with other operatives, particularly those that are new to the team
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts such as problem reporting, defect reviews, and process audits
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Support with other duties within the operations department as required.

Skills:

• Ability to interpret technical documentation, such as drawings, schematics, build instructions, or other verbal or written instructions.
• Excellent hand-eye co-ordination and a high level of dexterity.
• Willing to perform repetitive tasks while sitting or standing for extended period of time.
• Must have good visual depth perception, and ability to differentiate between colours.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Must be able to read and prepare documentation in English.

Role requirements (qualifications):

• Proven experience as a production technician or in a similar role.
• Previous experience of electronic assembly and test in a formal production environment preferred
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• IPC-610, IPc-620, JSTD-001 qualifications preferred.

Terms of Employment:

A package of benefits is available, including:

Pension, life Assurance, well-being support, health & dental care, cycle to work scheme, travel discount and flexible working. 

Currently a holder of UK security clearance or able to gain UK security clearance (must have lived in the UK for a minimum of 5 years)

To apply, please send your cv to [email protected]

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