Manufacturing Engineer
Core
Oversee quality, efficiency, and process performance for assigned production lines in a high-volume electronics manufacturing environment, driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Role type
Manufacturing Engineer (Electronics/SMT)
Builds
Production lines, wave/reflow soldering profiles, production tooling (stencils, fixtures, jigs), and manufacturing documentation.
Domain
Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS), Surface Mount Technology (SMT), Lean Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (manufacturing processes & tooling)
Required skills
Process development, data analysis, root cause investigation, structured problem-solving (5 Why, Fishbone, DMAIC), cost reduction, production tooling design, NPI support, compliance with IPC-A-610 standards, preventive maintenance coordination, work instruction development, cross-functional collaboration.
Preferred skills
Electronics manufacturing experience, SMT processes, Lean tools (5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping), automated assembly equipment, data analysis tools (Excel, Minitab), ERP/MES systems, NPI process qualification.
Technologies
Wave soldering, reflow soldering, IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Excel, Minitab, ERP, MES.
Responsibilities
Balance and optimize line throughput while minimizing changeover downtime; monitor machine performance data to maximize utilization and reduce scrap; identify and implement cost reduction opportunities; develop and maintain soldering profiles; design and implement production tooling; coordinate production line reconfigurations; verify preventive maintenance activities; support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities; lead root cause analysis efforts; develop and maintain work instructions and SOPs; analyze production data to drive continuous improvement; ensure implementation of engineering change orders; train operators and technicians; maintain compliance with ESD, environmental, health, and safety requirements.
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level (1-2 years experience preferred)