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JOB DESCRIPTION HUMAN RESOURCES

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Issue Date : 25/04/2023

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Prototype Engineer

Department: Power Electronics Reporting To: Engineering Manager

Location: Walworth Industrial Estate, Andover, Hampshire

Contract: Permanent Hours: Monday – Thursday: 08:30 – 17:00 Friday: 08:30 – 15:30

Salary: DOE

ABOUT US

At Custom Interconnect we plan to succeed and never fail! Our values dictate that we have an unrivalled passion for providing the best Electronics Manufacturing Support on offer, with an honest and open attitude to business. Our vision is to be customers’ first choice for the manufacture of mission critical, high technology electronics, adding value globally, and we are dedicated to delivering innovation and service excellence by investing in; design, build and fulfilment of our Customers Products. Formed in 1987, as a company CIL have grown steadily to become one of the major Electronics Manufacturing Service companies available today. Located in Andover, Hampshire, our 3 manufacturing facilities comprises 80,000sq ft of modern production space to meet our customers’ needs.

PURPOSE OF ROLE

As Prototype Engineer, you will support the Power Electronics (PE) Engineering department in the development, and manufacture of Power Electronics (PE) components and assemblies, including tooling, fixtures, and test equipment.

PRIMARY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• To perform, assess and report early-stage process development utilising our in-house manufacturing equipment

• To optimise manufacturing methods with hands-on build and testing of prototypes

• To support and maintain product test and verification, including measurement analysis and reporting.

• To apply and maintain quality systems used in our engineering processes and practices for the manufacturing of products.

Doc Type: Title: Department:

TIER 3 – FORM

JOB DESCRIPTION HUMAN RESOURCES

Document Number / Issue

HR-FM-02 Issue 2

Issue Date : 25/04/2023

Form Template – QA-FM-03 Iss 1 Page 2 of 2

• To provide professional and technical expertise and feedback to support the PE team

• Meet department and company objectives. • Develop professional and personal skills through education, training and development within the

team and externally

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS

• Qualified to HNC level or equivalent, through relevant experience, as a minimum in mechanical, electrical or production engineering.

• Basic Knowledge of CAD and understanding detail drawings and schematics

• Ability to analyse build and test requirements and apply appropriate practical methods to meet specification criteria

• Good working experience of Engineering manufacturing processes and their selection to meet specified requirements

• Experience of planning and prioritising personal workload

• Capable of supporting concept developments using ‘Design of Experiment’ practice.

• Familiarity with root cause analysis principles, using problem-solving techniques and implementing corrective actions.

• An understanding of ISO quality standards would be advantageous.

• Experience of working within multi-disciplined teams.

• Good written and verbal communication skills • Computer literate and adept with Microsoft office toolset

Note: This job description is not exhaustive and will be subject to periodic review. It may be amended to meet the changing needs of the business. The post-holder will be expected to participate in this process and we would aim to reach agreement on any changes. Custom Interconnect are unable to provide sponsorship to individuals who do not hold Right to Work in the UK.