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Fareham
6 months ago
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Introduction:

Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training.

As part of the global entity Saab AB, Saab UK combines the innovative spirit of a start-up with the resources and expertise of a larger corporation. Globally, Saab employs over 24,000 people, with operations on every continent. Our partnerships with UK customers and industry mean we are able to deliver innovative solutions to complex challenges, anticipating the threats of tomorrow. We invest 17% of our annual revenue into research and development, collaborating with a range of partners including industry and academia.

At Saab, we place equal value on what we do and how we do it. We lead by example and our core values of Trust, Drive and Expertise are fundamental to us.

Job Summary:

This role is part of our Saab Seaeye Business Unit.

The role will be tasked with helping to produce quality PCB's to production schedules/ timescales and to help with general duties within the PCB area.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

Experience in Pre-kitting of SMT machines

Ability to program and operate Stencil Printers

Proficient in load placement program and set value checks for SMT Lines (ESSEMTEC experience an advantage, but not essential)

Ability to create/ adjust component package checks for SMT Lines (ESSEMTEC experience an advantage, but not essential)

Carrying out maintenance on the SMT line as required

Control of solder paste

Supporting Production Engineering with all new SMT build progams

To produce PCB's in accordance with the production schedule as issued by the PCB Production Supervisor using Equipment provided. i.e. Microscope or pick and place machine.

To to produce PCB's to the required standard as set by the quality control department.

To communicate and highlight B.O.M or kitting errors to the PCB Production Supervisor.

To report any build/design faults to the PCB Production Supervisor.

To ensure all build information is correct and identify any changes as required.

To provide support and ideas in maintaining and implementing lean manufacturing.

To use personal judgement and initiative to develop effective and constructive solutions to challenges and obstacles in day to day activities and procedures within your specified role.

To maintain personal ability in, and appropriate use of, all relevant IT (Information & Technology) and other systems required to adequately perform the role.

Act ethically, with integrity and in the best interest of the business at all times

To maintain a professional and supportive relationship with Team members and other departments in order to deliver business and delivery objectives or deadlines.

To carry out any other duties as detailed by the PCB Production Supervisor or his authorized representative.

General accountabilities and responsibilities:

To use personal judgement and initiative to develop effective and constructive solutions to challenges and obstacles in day to day activities and procedures within the specified role.

To maintain personal ability in, and appropriate use of, all relevant IT (Information and Technology) and other systems required to adequately perform the role.

To act ethically, with integrity and in the best interest of the business at all times

To maintain a professional and supportive relationship with team members and other departments in order to deliver business objectives or deadlines.

To carry out any other duties as detailed by a member of the management team or authorized representative.

To keep good time management to minimise any wasted time and maximise productivity and effectiveness.

Key Requirements:

Previous experience of producing/working with PCBs.

Qualification in Electronics or Electrical field.

By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview

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