Manufacturing Engineer
Core
Primary technical interface to manufacturing partner sites driving Operational Excellence (Delivery, Quality, Cost) and Factory Excellence (capability, efficiency, security, sustainability) for PCBA manufacturing operations.
Role type
Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Electronics/PCBA)
Builds
PCBA products and tools for Cisco supply chain partners
Domain
Electronics manufacturing, SMT technology, Quality systems
Required skills
PCBA manufacturing operations, SMT technology roadmap, NPI launch governance, process optimization, yield improvement, root cause analysis, statistical methods, SPC, DOEs, 8Ds, DMAIC, AQL, ECO/Deviation implementation, SOP/SPC specification validation, factory process auditing (via careerplan.io/jobs/2026286-manufacturing-engineer-at-cisco)
Preferred skills
Program management, cross-functional team leadership, high-pressure execution, self-motivation, flexibility
Technologies
SMT, Wave Soldering, Press Fit, Mechanical Assembly
Responsibilities
Lead daily support of products and tools in manufacturing; Support NPI launch and govern sustaining products; Support product transfers between manufacturing sites; Analyze data and programs for quality & process control; Drive process optimization, yield improvements, and process consistency; Provide technical support for systemic defects, line stops, and quality issues; Own factory site technical quality metrics and drive structural test improvements; Govern ECO and deviation implementation during BOM changes or fab respins; Review and validate SOP documents and SPC specifications; Conduct audits of factory processes; Provide oversight during critical production stages
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
