Job Description

The Job Role


If you are looking for a new challenge with a global market leader which designs and manufactures aerospace search and rescue equipment, HR Smith Group of Companies is the one for you. We have over 5 decades of experience and are dedicated to finding the perfect solutions for our customers. Working for us you will have the opportunity to be part of a fully integrated multidisciplinary business.


Based at our R&D facility at Rotherwas, an opportunity has arisen for a PCB Design Team Leader to join the design team working on a range of state-of-the-art search and rescue products for the aviation industry.


Requisite capabilities/experience


PCB ECAD design flow, (Altium Designer) High Speed Digital Layout, Mixed signal design Layout PCB design for EMC RF design Layout Good knowledge of assembly process capabilities Certified Interconnect Designer (CID or CID+)
Key Responsibilities


To lead a small team responsible for the PCB physical design process Achieve PCB data release to industry standards, including all manufacturing requirements, i.e. panelisation, solder masks etc To produce production design data, i.e. bill of materials, circuit diagrams, and placement guides to a consistent standard To work closely with electrical and manufacturing engineering staff to enable a concurrent design process To liaise closely with existing PCB suppliers and potential new suppliers to ensure consistent supplier performance.
Benefits


Free onsite parking. Free refreshments (tea and coffee). Casual dress. Company social events. Opportunity for company bonuses. Cost of living reviews carried out annually by the Directors. 20 days holiday plus bank holidays and your birthday off (to be taken any time in the year). Long service holiday accrual scheme where you gain 1 extra holiday day per year from 5-10 years' service up to a maximum of 26 days. Life Insurance Scheme - 3x annual salary.

We have a positive, professional and welcoming environment; you will have the opportunity to work within a fully integrated multidisciplinary business. We offer good job security and stability with career development opportunities for the right candidate.


Full Time Position


Hours are based on a 40-hour week, Monday to Friday 8.00am to 4.30pm with half an hour each day for lunch. No weekend, evening or bank holiday working. Salary commensurate with experience. Free internal training provided as required. Opportunities to progress, promote internally and up skill.

Due to the nature of the business being a manufacturing environment, working from home arrangements are not available.