Lead Production Technician

Location: Cambridge (CB25)
Duration: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 per week Flexible with core hours between 10am and 4pm (Monday to Friday)
Salary: Competitive
Job Reference: 35577

Polytec are looking for an experienced Production Technician to lead and mentor a small team of Technician's for our Cambridge based client. The successful candidate will have excellent hands on production and test skills as well as good team management experience.

Responsibilities:

* Assembly of complex electromechanical products following engineering drawings
* Perform testing and quality checks on assembled electromechanical devices to ensure they meet performance and reliability standards
* Identify and resolve issues encountered during assembly and testing processes
* Work closely with engineers, designers, and other production team members to optimise manufacturing processes and improve product quality
* Take responsibility for team outcomes and personal work as well as supporting the team to help foster growth
* Clearly convey instructions and feedback to team members
* Manage relevant documentation meticulously

Requirements:

* Ideally a formal Electronic engineering qualification as well as 5 years relevant work experience
* Experience in electromechanical assembly techniques, including soldering, wiring, cable / harness assembly and mechanical assembly
* Troubleshooting, fault finding and debugging skills
* Experience with optical assembly would be beneficial
* SMT soldering (to 0201) and PCB repair skills would be helpful
* Proficient in the use of standard test equipment%3B Oscilloscope, DVM, signal generator
* Experience managing a team of skilled Technician's
* Ability to mentor and guide team members on correct procedures and standards

Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below!