SMT Process Engineer

Description

The SMT Process Engineer will maintain and support manufacturing processes in an Electronic Production environment to achieve output, quality, and cost goals of the organization. This position focuses on establishing processes and process control for the SMT lines and related post SMT operations along with providing technical support to equipment operation, operators, and programmers. In addition, this position will collect data and make decisions based on established production metrics.

Job Title: SMT Process Engineer

Department: Operations

Reports to: Manufacturing Engineering Director

Schedule: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM Monday through Friday, 1st Shift. Off-Shifts periodically as needed

Facility location: Chester, CT

Duties and Responsibilities

• Establishes processes and process control for SMT lines and related production areas
• Establishes process monitoring to ensure processes remain in control
• Works in a cross-functional team to document and improve existing processes
• Works in a cross-functional team to support Continuous Improvement aimed at driving Operational Excellence
• Works with machine vendors for technical support as required to establish or improve production processes
• May periodically assist in orienting, training, assigning, and checking the work of other employees
• Uses technical knowledge and experience to troubleshoot issues on the Production floor, including SMT, THT and Selective Solder issues
• Recommend changes and/or upgrades to equipment, work methods, and the production process to improve efficiency and utilization of resources
• Identifies process bottlenecks and devises solutions to resolve
• Works with Quality to monitor scrap, rework and other quality metrics and uses this data to drive process improvements
• Advises Manufacturing Engineering teams on floor plan designs and layouts to ensure infrastructure improvements support existing production processes and process improvements

Scope

• Delivers results in accordance with goals and expectations
• Takes ownership and responsibility for results
• Openly communicates about commitments
• Works in a professional manner
• Shares information readily with team and larger department
• Works well in a Team environment

Education and Experience

• 8+ years of experience in the Electronic Production Environment preferred
• Experience manufacturing and inspecting Printed Circuit Boards and their assemblies
• Operation and programming experience with SMT and THT production equipment
• Experience overseeing maintenance of SMT and THT production equipment
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Principles
• Associate degree or higher a plus

Physical demands and abilities

• Able to stand for long periods at a time
• Able to lift 35 lbs
• Able to operate basic hand tools (screwdriver, wrench, pliers, electric drill, etc)

All Employees Shall

Comply with the EH&S Policy and applicable regulatory and company EH&S rules and requirements
Report to supervision conditions or practices that are either unsafe or that may adversely impact the environment, to ensure prompt resolution of potential hazards
Attend scheduled EH&S training program
Actively support the organization’s efforts to meet or exceed EH&S goals and plans
Recommend improved EH&S practices

Must be able to communicate effectively with co-workers, supervisors, and third parties. This ability to communicate requires the employee to be conversant in English as the majority of our workforce and the third parties that we encounter only speak English.

The incumbent is responsible for complying with the policies in Whelen’s “Employee Handbook.”

Whelen Engineering is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or military status.

This Job Description is to serve as a guide. It is intended to be flexible and will continue to evolve over time with business needs and demands and may be updated periodically and at the Company’s discretion.

Nothing in this position description changes or is intended to change the employment at-will relationship with the Company. Employment at-will means that an employee or the Company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason or no reason at all, with or without notice.

About Whelen Engineering

The Whelen Engineering Company is an American corporation that designs and manufactures audio and visual warning equipment for automotive, aviation, and mass notification industries worldwide.