Electronics Manufacturing Process Engineer

Are you an engineer with experience in electronics manufacturing? Looking for a role where you can further develop your expertise while optimising precision-focused products?

We're working with a leading aerospace and defence technology provider located in Fife, Scotland as they look to grow their Circuit-Card Assembly (CCA) / Printed-Circuit Board (PCB) Manufacturing team.

This role focuses on maintaining and improving manufacturing processes and equipment performance in a high-reliability, low-volume environment.

What will you be doing?
This role will involve a variety of tasks, allowing you to contribute across multiple aspects of the manufacturing process. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Developing and implementing manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency and reliability.


• Managing process and equipment performance throughout the product lifecycle.


• Programming and supporting manufacturing equipment.


• Implementing Engineering Change Notes (ECNs) and working closely with design teams.


• Using data analysis to identify and resolve manufacturing issues.


• Driving continuous improvement initiatives.


• Ensuring compliance with quality and production standards.

To thrive in this role, you will have:

• HNC (minimum) in an electronics-related subject or relevant industry experience.


• Experience with at least one of the following processes:




• SMT placement


• Solder paste printing


• Reflow profiling


• AOI/AXI


• Conformal coating


• Circuit card de-penalization


• Specialist electronics rework.




• Understanding of high-reliability manufacturing standards (defence, aerospace, or medical preferred, but commercial experience also considered).


• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, PFMEA, or SPC methodologies is beneficial (but not required).


• Familiarity with IPC-A-610 guidelines and ESD protocols is also an advantage.

In return, you can expect:

• Access to a competitive salary and pension scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution).


• 25 days holiday (increasing to 27) PLUS statutory public holidays.


• 6 times salary 'Life Assurance'.


• Early finish on Fridays.


• Enhanced family friendly policies.


• On-site canteen and free EV charging.


• Opportunities for continuous professional development, including world-class professional development.

Sounds great, how do I apply?
This role is being supported by Derek Polowyj from Eden Scott. To apply, please follow the relevant links. For more information, a confidential chat, please reach out to [email protected].

If you are unsure of your fit or haven't perfected your CV - don't worry, we still encourage you to reach out.