Manufacturing Engineer
Core
Primary technical interface to manufacturing partner sites driving Operational Perfection (Delivery, Quality, Cost) and Factory Excellence (capability, efficiency, security, sustainability) for PCBA manufacturing.
Role type
Manufacturing Engineer (Electronics/PCBA)
Builds
PCBA manufacturing operations and SMT technology roadmap
Domain
Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) / Semiconductor Assembly
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (manufacturing processes & quality control)
Required skills
PCBA manufacturing operations, SMT technology, statistical methods (SPC, AQL), root cause analysis, process documentation, quality metrics ownership, ECO/Deviation implementation, SOP/SPC spec enforcement, factory audits
Preferred skills
Cross-cultural global environment experience, leading change in cross-functional teams, high-pressure problem solving, self-motivation, multi-tasking, complex problem solving
Technologies
SMT, SPC, AQL, GR&R, Cpk, BOM management
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain manufacturing methods and operation sequences; Collaborate with design engineering and production suppliers; Address moderately complex manufacturing challenges and recommend tooling/process improvements; Develop and implement manufacturing processes and estimate costs/time standards; Support NPI launch and govern sustaining products; Support product transfers between manufacturing sites; Analyze data for quality & process control; Drive process optimization, yield improvements, and consistency; Provide technical support for systemic defects, line stops, and quality issues; Enforce and review SoP docs and SPC specs; Conduct audits of factory processes; Provide oversight during critical production stages
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC