For more than sixty years, Bruker has been driven by a single idea: to provide the best technological solution for each analytical task. Today, worldwide, more than 11,000 employees in over 90 locations on all continents are focusing their efforts on this permanent challenge. Bruker systems cover a broad spectrum of applications in all fields of research and development and are used in all industrial production processes for the purpose of ensuring quality and process reliability. Bruker continues to build upon its extensive range of products and solutions, expand its broad base of installed systems, and maintain a strong reputation amongst its customers. As one of the world's leading analytical instrumentation companies, Bruker remains focused on developing state-of-the-art technologies and innovative solutions for today’s ever-complex analytical questions. Bruker - Innovation with Integrity.

Bruker Nano Surfaces & Metrology “BNSM” division is the leader in X-ray metrology / inspection and other tools for the silicon and compound semiconductor industries. As the leading supplier of advanced X-ray solutions to the top semiconductor companies, we have a global presence with offices in Migdal Ha’Emek, Israel, Durham UK and San Jose, US as well as sales and support offices worldwide.

We have an immediate opening for a Production Engineer, UK, at the Durham sit in our Operation department

Ideal candidate should enjoy a dynamic and fast-pace business environment and have strong communication skills.

• Assume responsibility on all Manufacturing aspects in the companies PLC Process starting from the product development phase, prototype builds, production introduction through until end of life including:
• BOM Structures; definition and maintenance based on manufacturing steps, customer options and customisations
• Define and create production documentation required for build, test, integration, and product calibration.
• Initiate, Develop, implement, and maintain production procedures, workflow processes, tools & jigs for effective manufacturing of sub-assemblies, product integration & final tests. 
• Manage obsolescence events and support 2^nd source initiatives.
• Create and manage Engineering changes, defining changes and presenting them to stakeholders and carrying our BOM and technical drawing and document updates.

Under your role you will be required to:

• Evaluate existing manufacturing processes and identify areas for improvement.
• Determine problem resolutions and implement improvements.
• Working closely with the quality department, handling technical aspects of quality issues internally and with vendors.
• Develop and sustain process improvements and quality control systems to reduce production & BOM costs and increase yields.
• Provide support for outsourcing projects

Skills

• Methodical, punctilious, and highly organized
• Creative, out of the box thinking
• Executor, makes things happen
• Results driven
• Details orientated with high level perspective
• Self-learner, seeks for required knowledge  
• Assertive with positive communication
• Ability to work autonomously

Essential

• At least five years as a Manufacturing/Production Engineer
• HNC or higher in an engineering discipline
• IOSH/NEBOSH and/or be able to demonstrate through previous experience a positive attitude towards safety.
• Experienced in using Microsoft office products such as Outlook, Excel, Word and Powerpoint
• Experience in technical writing
• Ability to read technical drawings

Preferred

• Experience using SAP
• Use of CAD packages such as Creo, Solid Edge or similar
• Experience in Semiconductors equipment companies
• Knowledge of APQP and PPAP
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Techniques
• Experience of using Monday.com, Microsoft planner or similar task management software