SMT Process Engineer

STIM Canada Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

STIM Canada Inc. is an EMS provider delivering high-mix, high-complexity manufacturing and supply chain solutions to industries including Industrial Controls, Medical, and Aerospace.

The SMT Process Engineer will lead the SMT team, set up and maintain automated equipment, and collaborate with engineering and NPI to optimize quality and delivery. The role emphasizes process improvement, data-driven decision making, and training across engineering and shop floor personnel to ensure efficient

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of process engineering experience in electronics contract manufacturing and/or SMT PCB assembly.
• Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma Certification preferred.
• Strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Interface with Account Managers, Production Assistants, NPI team, QA Manager and management to improve efficiency and first pass yields.
• Lead continuous improvement of production processes to reduce defects and cycle time.
• Analyze defect data and implement measures to improve quality, cost, and delivery.
• Develop and modify tooling, fixtures, and processes for SMT, SPI, AOI, and ovens.
• Provide training and technical support to engineers, technicians, and operators.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Root Cause Analysis

Analytical Skills

Verbal & Written Communication

Tools

Valor DFx

Job description

THE COMPANY

STIM Difference is the People! We are an Electronics Manufacturing Service (EMS) provider. We provide high-mix, high-complexity, start-to-finish manufacturing, and supply chain solutions to companies in the Industrial Controls, Instrumentation, Medical, Communications, Transportation, Military/Aerospace and Safety & Security industries.
STIM Canada is an equal opportunity employer.

POSITION SUMMARY

The SMT Process Engineer is familiar with setting up, programming, and maintaining automated SMT equipment, provides support and technical leadership to the SMT (Surface Mount Technology) team, manufacturing engineering, product engineering, and NPI (New Product Introduction). The Process Engineer (PE) is a critical member of STIM’s Engineering Team and Subject Matter Expert (SME) in equipment and methods of manufacturing circuit card assembly (CCA) and/or box assembly. The PE understands and executes equipment selection, performance, maintenance, and validation. PE will work in collaboration to analyze and resolve a variety of technical issues related to quality and manufacturing. The PE will ensure equipment utilization to its capabilities and optimizes performance.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Interface with the Account Manager(s), Production Assistants, NPI team, QA Manager, Process Engineers and Management to achieve the following:
• Improved efficiency (Performance to Standard, Turn Around Time, Changeover time)
• High first pass yields (SMT, PTH)
• Best quality (DPMO)
• Work on continuous improvement of the processes on the production floor to improve quality and cycle time by focusing on:
• Defect data analysis
• Assembly tools and fixtures
• Automation of processes and equipment
• Elimination of redundant and non-value-added operations
• Optimizing the product flow
• Knowledge of Process control methodologies (SPC, Cp, Cpk,)
• Identify, improve, recommend, and implement measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, process capability, and product quality.
• Generate offline programs for HANWHA (Samsung) pick and place machines; performs online verification.
• Create and modify component profiles for SMT, SPI, AOI and Oven equipment.
• Provides training and technical support to Engineering Techs, machine operators, and maintenance techs.
• Routinely analyzes performance data and leads improvement initiatives to improve quality, cost, and delivery.
• Applies Lean Manufacturing Techniques to improve quality/yields, reduce changeover time, and optimize lead-time and costs.
• Manipulates data files using Gerber, ODB++, and various CAD packages.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive improvement initiatives by analyzing performance data, aiming to enhance quality, reduce costs, and streamline delivery processes.
• Operational Support: Provide crucial support to daily production, ensuring the achievement of production targets while reviewing and implementing customer Product Change Notices.
• Documentation and Training: Prepare comprehensive documentation including Equipment Work Instructions and detailed reports. Offer training and guidance to engineers, technicians, and operators as needed.
• Quality & Compliance: Adhere to the Quality Management System, maintaining a focus on creating a safe, ergonomic, and environmentally responsible workplace.
• Designs and procures tooling, fixtures, equipment, and manufacturing processes for new and existing products.
• Manufacturing processes (DMAIC, PDCA, FMEA, & SPC).
• Reviews performance outcomes, investigates problems, and ensures revisions to documented procedures.
• Performs detailed Root Cause analysis; develops and implements resulting corrective action plans.
• Work cross departmentally to ensure the resolution of problems and action as needed.
• Good analytical skills, possess critical thinking, decision making and problem-solving skills, Such as Lean manufacturing principles (5S, 5-why, Kaizen, Just-in-time, problem solving, root cause analysis, etc.).
• Experience with RoHS and familiar with FPC-600, IPC-610 and J-STD-001 workmanship standards.
• Strong organizational and communication skills – written and verbal.
• Must demonstrate flexibility, self-direction, and self-discipline to plan and accomplish objectives and meet deadlines with limited supervision.
• Exhibits a “Can-Do” attitude and actively seeks for solutions to problems, good team player with pleasant personality.
• Experience with customers on identifying and suggesting DFx opportunities; experience with Valor DFx analysis tools is a plus.

QUALIFICATION

1. Minimum of 5 years of process engineering experience in the electronics contract manufacturing and/or SMT Printed Circuit Board Assembly.
2. Strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.
3. Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma Certification preferred.
4. Managerial experience is an asset, but not required.