Manufacturing Maintenance Engineer
Do you want to work for a company, that wants a world where people have the freedom to live life to the full, in a place of their choice? Then Tunstall is for you!
We are looking to recruit a Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) Process Maintenance Engineer to join our Production Engineering team based at our factory in Whitley. This role is central to ensuring production of PCBs and our products to the highest standards of design and manufacturing excellence.
Main Purpose of Role:
Our manufacturing facility, based in Whitley, delivers products to all UK customers as well as worldwide. As a PCBA process maintenance engineer you will be responsible for implementing and overseeing the efficient day to day running of production equipment, overseeing regular maintenance, and take the lead in implementing total preventative maintenance exercises across all plant equipment to help us deliver our life saving and life changing products.
The Ideal candidate:
To be successful in this role you will have proven hands on experience in the PCBA process, as well as in total preventative maintenance in a manufacturing environment, and be proficient in the design, testing and validation of electronic components. You will be a good communicator, with a proactive, ‘can-do’ attitude, always looking to improve processes and systems.
What we offer:
- Competitive salary,
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays,
- Ability to buy holidays,
- Contributory pension,
- Car benefit scheme,
- Volunteer day to support a cause you are passionate about,
- Dedicated 24/7 employee benefits platform ‘Verlingue’ that include things like: free eye tests, retail discounts,
- A subsidised on-site canteen,
- EAP WeCare service - including a 24/7 online GP and mental health counselling service,
- Boost your learning and growth through access to a Talent Library with over 800 courses,
- Free car parking,
- A warm and welcoming team environment and a chance to build a rewarding career.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
- Have lead responsibility for conducting and overseeing TPM (Total Preventative Maintenance) exercises on all factory equipment such as screen printers, Surface Mount Technology (SMT) pick and place machines, Reflow Ovens, AOI (Automatic Optical Inspection), wave soldering equipment and selective soldering stations, supporting and collaborating with other Team Leads where necessary,
- Conduct proactive and planned maintenance across a wide range of factory equipment to support and maintain uptime, ensuring all equipment is fully functioning in line with the current manufacturing plan,
- Work closely with process owners and Management to identify issues and establishing corrective actions to improve the quality and yields of manufactured products,
- Identify and report on engineering changes or process changes for yield, cost and quality improvements whilst ensuring highest quality of manufactured products,
- Generate and report performance metrics of manufacturing processes and take appropriate action to maintain or enhance performance,
- Draft process maps for daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance procedures,
- Provide regular reports on performance metrics of all process machinery,
- Use own initiative to plan and manage individual and team projects,
- Ensure that all machinery is maintained safely and efficiently in accordance with company policy,
- Responsible for continuous improvement of all levels of manufacturing process technologies, methods and techniques to assist and promote production of reliable, high quality PCBs assemblies,
- Provide technical support and training to operators on daily, weekly and monthly maintenance tasks.
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:
- Degree in relevant engineering discipline or equivalent experience,
- Hands on PCBA process and maintenance engineering experience,
- Proficient in the use of test and measurement equipment,
- Proficient in the design, testing, and validation of electronic components and systems,
- Good communication and presentation skills at all levels,
- Good technical writing skills,
- Good team working skills,
If you are not sure if you have the relevant skills or experience, then please apply (only takes a few minutes) and let our team review and come back to you.
A bit about us:
Tunstall is a market-leading health and care technology provider.
We’re passionate about ensuring our team reflects the brilliant and unique qualities of the people and communities we support. Our incredible team of 3,000+ people provide lifesaving and life changing technology and services to millions of customers across 18 different countries.
At Tunstall you’ll find a place where you’re valued and celebrated for being yourself. We empower our people to deliver the very best teamwork, innovation and thought leadership by creating an environment where we champion diversity and inclusion. We demonstrate our commitment to diversity and inclusion at each step. From our open, fair, and transparent recruitment processes, through to the many development and career growth opportunities we provide.
Each Tunstall colleague has a superpower… they’re unique. No one else is them, and we think that’s special. Come and join our mission and be part of our team, our One Tunstall team.
- Department
- Manufacturing
- Locations
- Whitley Lodge, Whitley, Yorkshire
Whitley Lodge, Whitley, Yorkshire
About Tunstall UKI
Tunstall is a market-leading health and care technology provider.
We’re passionate about ensuring our team reflects the brilliant and unique qualities of the people and communities we support. Our incredible team of more than 3,000 colleagues provides life saving and life changing technology and services to millions of people in 18 different countries.
At Tunstall you’ll find a place where you’re valued and celebrated for being yourself. We empower our people to deliver the very best teamwork, innovation and thought leadership by creating an environment where we champion diversity and inclusion. We demonstrate our commitment to diversity and inclusion at each step. From our open, fair, and transparent recruitment processes, through to the many development and career growth opportunities we provide.
Each Tunstall colleague has a superpower… they’re unique. No one else is them, and we think that’s special. Come and join our mission and be part of our team, our One Tunstall team.
Manufacturing Maintenance Engineer
Do you want to work for a company, that wants a world where people have the freedom to live life to the full, in a place of their choice? Then Tunstall is for you!
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