Manufacturing Engineer

Cisco

Manufacturing Engineer supporting production operations at Cisco. Driving operational excellence in electronics manufacturing processes with experience in SMT and quality systems.

Posted 8/3/2026full-timeSao Paulo • 🇧🇷 BrazilMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Manufacturing Process Optimization, Quality Analysis, and Technical Support within the electronics manufacturing industry. Proficient in statistical methods and quality improvement tools to drive operational excellence and ensure product quality.

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Manufacturing Process KnowledgeStatistical Methods ProficiencyQuality Analysis ToolsRoot Cause AnalysisStrong Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Manufacturing Process KnowledgeQuality Process ImprovementStatistical Process Control (SPC)Design of Experiments (DOE)8D Problem SolvingDMAIC MethodologyAcceptable Quality Level (AQL)Mechanical AssemblyWave SolderingPress Fit

Soft Skills

Critical ThinkingDocumentation ClarityPersistence in Follow-Up

Industry Keywords

Operational ExcellenceFactory ExcellenceElectronics ManufacturingQuality SystemsNPI LaunchProcess ControlECO ImplementationSoP DocumentationFactory AuditsProduction Oversight

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Manufacturing Engineer is the primary technical interface to the Manufacturing Partner site and is accountable for driving both Operational Excellence (Delivery, Quality, and Cost) and Factory Excellence (capability, efficiency, security and sustainability).
Lead daily support of our products and tools in manufacturing.
Support NPI launch and govern sustaining products within manufacturing partners.
Support product transfers between manufacturing sites.
Analyze various sets of data and programs for quality & process control.
Drive process optimization, yield improvements and process consistency within manufacturing sites.
Provides technical support for all systemic defects, line stops, material purges and quality issues.
Factory site technical quality metrics ownership and driving metrics improvement relating to structural test.
Govern ECO and deviation implementation during bom change or fab respin.
Reviewed and validated SoP documents and SPC specifications (Yield, Cpk, GR&R) during phase gate transitions and on a periodic basis for sustaining production.
Conduct audits of factory processes.
Provide oversight during critical production stages.
Keep close loop with Product Operations central team.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Typically requires a BS/MS in IE/EE/ME with 5+ years of experience at an electronics manufacturing industry and Quality systems.
Manufacturing process knowledge, SMT, Wave Soldering, Press Fit, Mechanical Assembly and Quality process improvement analysis tools.
Proficient on statistical methods and Quality analysis tools (SPC, DOEs, 8Ds, DMAIC, AQL) used in a Manufacturing context.
Clarity in documenting issues with critical thinking. Experience and persistence in following up on root cause analysis & corrective actions by responsible parties.
Strong communication written & verbal (in English) to clearly synthesize and reduce complex situations on simple descriptions to communicate with internal and external partners.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities