Senior Production Technician , IMU

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We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Production Technician (IMU) to coordinate and oversee the day-to-day assembly, testing, and maintenance activities within our IMU Production Facility. This role provides technical leadership across production operations, supports continuous improvement initiatives, mentors technicians, and ensures production schedules, quality standards, and operational objectives are consistently achieved.

The successful candidate will serve as the primary technical interface between Production, Engineering, and Quality teams and will deputize for the Production Manager (IMU) when required.

• Lead daily production activities and coordinate work assignments across the IMU Production Area.
• Perform and oversee precision mechanical and electronic assembly of IMU products in accordance with established procedures.
• Execute build, test, inspection, troubleshooting, and repair activities while ensuring compliance with quality standards.
• Conduct advanced fault diagnostics, root cause investigations, and implementation of corrective actions.
• Develop, maintain, and improve Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and production documentation.
• Manage kitting operations, inventory control, consumables replenishment, and accurate build records.
• Conduct first article inspections and verify production readiness prior to manufacturing activities.
• Monitor production performance metrics including OEE, yield, downtime, and quality indicators, escalating issues where required.
• Maintain production equipment, tools, fixtures, and assets through preventative and corrective maintenance activities.
• Manage calibration schedules and records while coordinating external calibration activities with the Quality team.
• Ensure compliance with 5S, HSE, ESD, LOTO, and TPM requirements throughout the production area.
• Act as the primary technical liaison between Production, Engineering, and Quality teams to resolve product and process-related issues.
• Lead continuous improvement and Kaizen initiatives to enhance quality, efficiency, and operational performance.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and on-the-job training to technicians while supporting team capability development.

Minimum:

• Foundation Degree, HND, Advanced Apprenticeship, NVQ Level 4/5, or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Electronics, Manufacturing, or a related technical discipline.

• 5+ years' experience within an IMU, inertial sensor, gyroscope, navigation, aerospace, defence, or high-reliability manufacturing environment.
• Experience with IMU calibration, testing, verification, and fault diagnosis.
• Strong knowledge of OEE, TPM, preventative maintenance, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience leading technicians, coordinating workflows, and supporting production operations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and production reporting systems.
• Advanced problem-solving and troubleshooting
• Strong communication and influencing skills
• Customer focus and quality mindset
• Precision mechanical and electronic assembly
• IMU calibration and diagnostics
• Continuous improvement and Kaizen methodologies
• Equipment maintenance and asset management
• Production planning and workflow coordination
• Health, Safety, and Environmental compliance
• Attention to detail and documentation control
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Working at EDGE comes with a package that genuinely reflects how much we value our people. Salaries are highly competitive and tax-free and, depending on your role and seniority, benefits can include family visas, annual flight tickets, medical insurance for you and your dependants, and education allowances for your children.

But the real investment goes further than compensation. Through our own learning academy and digital learning platform, there are extensive opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career. Add to that the freedom to innovate, strong career guidance, and the chance to work alongside world-class talent from across the globe, and EDGE becomes a place…