Manufacturing Engineer

Position: Manufacturing Engineer (Permanent)
Rising Talent Recruitment is working exclusively with Dynamic EMS to source a capable and commercially aware Manufacturing Engineer to take ownership of process definition, new product introduction, and production optimisation across SMT, PCBA and higher-level assembly operations.

This is a hands-on, process-driven role where you will play a critical part in ensuring builds are robust, repeatable and production-ready from day one.

The Role

You will be responsible for the controlled introduction of new products into manufacturing and the ongoing optimisation of existing processes. Working with a high degree of autonomy, you will ensure documentation, process flow and production readiness are aligned to deliver quality and efficiency at scale.

Key Responsibilities

New Product Introduction (NPI)

Review customer documentation for manufacturability and completeness

Define routing, process flow and manufacturing strategy

Develop and validate work instructions and build documentation

Support DFM/DFT discussions internally and with customers

Coordinate first builds and drive improvement actions

Ensure structured and controlled transfer from NPI to full production

Production Process Ownership

Maintain and optimise SMT, PCBA and higher-level assembly processes

Monitor line balance, takt alignment and throughput

Analyse yield data and implement sustainable improvements

Support quality investigations from a process perspective

Ensure manufacturing documentation reflects current best practice

Documentation & Standardisation

Create and maintain clear, structured manufacturing instructions

Reduce operator variability through documentation standardisation

Align documentation with production training requirements

Process Validation & Risk Management

Contribute to Process FMEA activities

Define critical process parameters and control measures

Support validation builds for regulated or high-reliability products

Specify tooling, fixtures and jigs where required

Continuous Improvement

Lead efficiency and waste-reduction initiatives

Improve material flow and workstation layout

Reduce rework caused by process gaps

What We’re Looking For

Proven experience within electronics manufacturing (SMT / PCBA / HLA)

Strong background in NPI and process development

Experience creating and controlling manufacturing documentation

Solid understanding of yield improvement and process optimisation

Ability to operate autonomously while collaborating cross-functionally

Structured, analytical and commercially minded approach

If you are process-driven, commercially aware, and ready to take accountability for manufacturing excellence — we want to hear from you

Please note that all direct and speculative applications submitted will be forwarded to Rising Talent Recruitment for consideration