Production Technician / Engineer

Production Technician / Engineer

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] Inc is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. [Employer hidden] contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together. The Company’s three core products are Snapchat, a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world; Lens Studio, an augmented reality platform that powers AR across Snapchat and other services; and its AR glasses, Spectacles.

The Spectacles team is pushing the boundaries of technology to bring people closer together in the real world. Our fifth-generation Spectacles, powered by [Employer hidden] OS, showcase how standalone, see-through AR glasses make playing, learning, and working better together.

We’re looking for a Production Technician / Engineer to join the Manufacturing Team at [Employer hidden] Inc!

What you’ll do:

• The role requires wearing a full cleanroom suit, with the expectation that the majority of the working day will take place within the cleanroom, actively engaged in production activities.
• Perform hands-on tasks relating to the manufacturing, assembly, and testing of products, ensuring adherence to established procedures and specifications.
• Support and maintain production on a 2-shift rotating basis, including setup, operation, and shutdown of production equipment.
• Proactively monitor production processes, identify deviations, and conduct initial troubleshooting and diagnosis of equipment and process issues.
• Contribute to continuous process development and optimisation by identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, yield, and reduce operating costs.
• Assist in the development and validation of new manufacturing processes and technologies, ensuring rapid introduction with stable yield and quality.
• Ensure strict adherence to engineering principles, quality standards, and operating procedures by all staff working within the fabrication and test areas.
• Respond promptly to out-of-control events, conduct initial investigations, and assist in the disposition and resolution of issues to minimise downtime and scrap.
• Provide clear and concise feedback and communication to ensure seamless continuity in addressing issues across all manufacturing shifts.
• Liaise effectively with shift supervisors and fellow Technicians to ensure production priorities are clearly understood and addressed with appropriate urgency.
• Accurately monitor the status of production processes, including output, yield, and downtime using the MES, SPC data, and the production dashboard.
• Actively contribute to the training and mentoring of new Operators and fellow Technicians on manufacturing processes and equipment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Experience working in a manufacturing / production environment
• Broad knowledge of manufacturing and engineering principles
• Strong analytical and problem solving ability
• Good understanding of statistical process control techniques
• Knowledge of scientific experimentation techniques
• Proactive and capable of working without direct supervision
• Can effectively prioritise time and identify and focus on priority issues
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work in a team environment
• Adaptable to changing circumstances

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years experience as a Production Technician or Engineer in a similar fabrication environment
• Level 3 diploma or equivalent qualification in Engineering

Preferred Qualifications and experience

• Level 5 diploma or equivalent qualification in Engineering
• Qualification and / or experience with Lean Six Sigma
• Experience and knowledge of OEE and Production KPI monitoring
• Strong planning and execution skills