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Product Engineer
SMTC CorporationProduct Engineer responsible for optimizing manufacturing processes in electronics manufacturing services company. Collaborating with teams to ensure quality and efficiency throughout product lifecycle.
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesAssemblyRay
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Support customer products throughout the manufacturing lifecycle by developing, implementing, and optimizing manufacturing processes that ensure quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
- Serve as a technical liaison between customers and internal teams, supporting New Product Introduction (NPI), process development, engineering change management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Collaborate closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Program Management, and Customer teams to develop robust manufacturing solutions, resolve technical challenges, and drive operational excellence within a high-reliability electronics manufacturing environment.
- Lead technical discussions with internal and external customers regarding product requirements, manufacturability, and engineering solutions.
- Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) activities to ensure successful product launches and manufacturing readiness.
- Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes that support quality, efficiency, and customer requirements.
- Review and evaluate customer Product Change Notices (PCNs), Engineering Change Notices (ECNs), and technical documentation to ensure accurate implementation.
- Identify and recommend Design for Excellence (DFx) opportunities to improve manufacturability, quality, reliability, and cost.
- Design and develop tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing aids to support production requirements.
- Analyze manufacturing performance data and lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, cost, delivery, and productivity.
- Support development and maintenance of PPAP documentation, Process FMEAs, Control Plans, and related quality documentation.
- Support Manufacturing, Quality, and Operations teams in troubleshooting product, process, and customer-related issues.
- Participate in RMA investigations, MRB activities, corrective actions, and product upgrade initiatives.
- Provide technical training and guidance to Engineers, Technicians, Operators, and cross-functional teams as required.
- Support and maintain compliance with customer requirements, company policies, and the Quality Management System.
- Lead cross-functional initiatives to improve manufacturing performance and customer satisfaction.
- Serve as a technical resource for Manufacturing, Quality, and Operations teams.
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related technical discipline preferred
- Lean Manufacturing Certification preferred
- Six Sigma Green Belt or higher preferred
- IPC certifications preferred
- Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of engineering experience in electronics manufacturing, preferably within a high-reliability or contract manufacturing environment.
- Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI), manufacturing process development, process validation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Demonstrated ability to identify, evaluate, and implement Design for Excellence (DFx) opportunities to improve manufacturability, quality, reliability, and cost.
- Working knowledge of printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) manufacturing processes, including Surface Mount Technology (SMT), Through-Hole Assembly, Press-Fit Technology, Solder Rework, Thermal Profiling, Automated Optical Inspection (AOI), and X-Ray Inspection.
- Experience supporting quality planning and process control methodologies, including Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Control Plans, Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), and related quality management system requirements.
- Knowledge of IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, RoHS, and other applicable industry standards and customer requirements.
- Demonstrated analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams.
- Must qualify as an ITAR-compliant U.S. Person.
Benefits
Comp & perks- 401K with company match
- PTO, Paid Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Medical HRA Plan
- Short term/Long term Disability Insurance, etc.
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Hard Skills & Tools
manufacturing processesNew Product Introduction (NPI)Design for Excellence (DFx)printed circuit board assembly (PCBA)Surface Mount Technology (SMT)Through-Hole AssemblyPress-Fit TechnologySolder ReworkThermal ProfilingAutomated Optical Inspection (AOI)
Soft Skills
analytical skillsorganizational skillsproblem-solving skillsproject management skillsverbal communicationwritten communicationcollaborationleadership
Certifications
Bachelor's Degree in EngineeringLean Manufacturing CertificationSix Sigma Green BeltIPC certifications