Manufacturing Engineer

Responsibilities

• Quality Assurance & Troubleshooting (50%)
• Continuous Process Improvement:
  Lead and drive a continuous process improvement solution that analyzes and resolves production issues.
• FPY Analysis:
  Daily monitoring and analysis of First Pass Yield (FPY) data to identify trends, outliers, and recurring failures.
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA):
  Lead investigations into production failures using standard methodologies (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone). Perform quality deep dives on electrical assemblies down to the component or PCBA level to identify effects and root causes for both electrical and mechanical assembly issues.
• Corrective Actions:
  Implementing robust Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) to eliminate repeat defects.
• Defect Reduction:
  Collaborate with the design team to feedback manufacturing data, reducing "No Trouble Found" (NTF) rates and improving test coverage and customer experience.
• Non-Conformance Management:
  Manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) for incoming electrical components and internal line failures.
• Manufacturing & Process Engineering (50%)
• Process Design:
  Help develop and maintain efficient manufacturing processes for electrical assemblies, wiring harnesses, and electromechanical integrations.
• Work Instructions:
  Assist in the creation and updating of detailed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and visual work instructions for assembly and test stations.
• Test Equipment:
  Create and maintain end-of-line electrical testers and fixtures. Assist in the commissioning of new test equipment.
• NPI Support:
  Participate in the stage gate development process with R&D during New Product Development to ensure Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Testability (DFT).
• Continuous Improvement:
  Apply Lean Manufacturing principles to reduce waste, balance line flow, and improve operator efficiency.
• Preventative Maintenance:
  Identify and develop processes for preventative maintenance to reduce down time and defect rates.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (BSEE), Electronics Engineering Technology, or Manufacturing Engineering with significant electrical experience.
• Experience:
  
  3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment involving electronics or electromechanical products.
• Electrical Proficiency:
  • Knowledge of operating, calibrating, and maintaining SMT and THT assembly equipment including solder paste, pick-and-place, reflow, and wave solder equipment.
  • Ability to read and interpret complex electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and PCB layouts.
  • Hands-on experience with electrical diagnostic tools (DMMs, Oscilloscopes, Power Analyzers, High Current Test Equipment).
  • Understanding of basic analog/digital circuits.
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, design for manufacturing, and design for assembly analysis.
• Quality Toolkit:
  Experience with quality metrics (FPY, PPM) and problem-solving tools (Pareto analysis, Ishikawa diagrams).
• Data Analysis:
  Strong proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, charts) for FPY analysis; experience with Minitab or similar statistical software is a plus.
• Work Style:
  Self-driven with good organizational and communication skills and a willingness to learn and work cross-functionally.

• Preferred Skills
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification or Total Quality Management certification
• Experience with IPC standards (e.g., IPC-A-610, IPC/WHMA-A-620).
• Familiarity with PLCs and automated test equipment.
• Experience in an ISO 9001 or regulated manufacturing environment.

• Improvement in First Pass Yield (FPY) percentage quarter-over-quarter.
• Reduction in manufacturing cycle time for electrical testing.
• Meet defined production yield and rate targets.