Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer - Printed Circuit Board Assemblies

As a Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer for printed circuit board assemblies (PCBA), your primary role will be to employ your extensive knowledge of production techniques to develop and document manufacturing processes for electronic assemblies assigned to you which yield reliable high-quality assemblies at the lowest possible cost.

In the role of a Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer - Printed Circuit Board Assemblies:

• You will develop and implement manufacturing process technologies, methods, and techniques to assist and promote the building of reliable, high-quality assemblies at the lowest possible cost.
• You will develop and maintain product assembly procedures for PCBA & cable assemblies.
• You will provide active consultation to new product development teams regarding manufacturing capabilities, techniques and issues related to design for manufacturability and assembly (DFMA).
• You will provide professional, organized and quantifiable feedback to the customers.
• You will assist in the preparation of new product cost estimates including applicable NRE.
• You will be responsible for identifying, specifying, validating, documenting, implementing, and training on new equipment and processes.
• You will evaluate and onboard manufacturing equipment.
• You will design production equipment and fixtures to aid in the assembly of product while improving operator safety/comfort, reducing labor, and improving quality.
• You will provide technical oversite and training in PCBA manufacturing techniques, methods, and processes to manufacturing associates.
• You will maintain reliable and safe manufacturing systems while improving production rates, efficiencies, yields, changeovers, and costs.
• You will investigate and diagnose product manufacturing issues and respond to internal and external customer requests for changes and improvements.
• You will draft service and repair processes.
• You will coordinate the implementation of product design changes.
• You will collect, record, and present data applicable to the status of your projects in production.
• You will work with the team to ensure projects are completed on time.
• You will use your knowledge and experience to provide guidance, assistance, and mentorship to other members of the Process Engineering team where needed or requested.
• You will integrate lean manufacturing methodologies to optimize manufacturing processes.

The skills you need to succeed:

• You will be a self-starter and a strong problem solver.
• You must have the ability to lead and work as a member of a team.
• You must be comfortable in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• You will have excellent organization and decision-making skills.
• You must have a high level of energy and enthusiasm.
• You must possess strong interpersonal skills.
• You must ensure that the output from the team is aligned with procedures as documented in the Quality Management System (QMS).
• You must have experience designing, assembling, and debugging automated or semi-automated electromechanical equipment.
• You must have the ability to troubleshoot machine control problems and perform system tests.
• You must understand computer and machine programming and I/O logic.
• You must have experience with 2d CAD design of electrical assemblies, schematics, and parts, (PCBA design experience highly desirable).
• You must have experience with SPC, Minitab, design of experiments, measurement systems analysis, variation and tolerancing and validation efforts.
• You must have experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES); Factory Logix preferred.
• You must have strong software abilities: MS Office – proficiency necessary in Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• You must have experience with MS Project.

Required Education & experience of a successful candidate:

• B.S. in Engineering (or equivalent combination of experience and education) in Electrical (EE or EET), Mechanical (ME or MET), or Industrial, (IE, IET).
• Minimum of 7 years of related work experience.
• Experience with printed circuit board assembly including through hole and surface mount technology and PCBA test; IPC (CID) Designer Certification Desired.
• Experience implementing lean manufacturing and/or six sigma desirable.

Benefits:

• Health insurance (with low deductibles)
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401K retirement
• 401K match (after 1 year of service)
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible medical and dependent care spending account
• Fitness gym onsite
• Health wellness program with cash incentives