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Job summary

Altek Electronics, a trusted provider of electronic manufacturing services, is looking for a Manufacturing Process Engineer. The role involves evaluating processes and collaborating with teams to streamline manufacturing operations, ensuring quality and efficiency. Candidates should bring substantial experience in manufacturing and process improvement, along with strong technical skills in CAD and tooling design.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in manufacturing or electronics manufacturing.
  • Experience with quality systems AS9100/ISO9001:2015.
  • Lean and/or Six Sigma certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate and configure manufacturing processes to improve efficiency.
  • Develop and maintain standardized work procedures and process flows.
  • Coordinate with departments for setting up manufacturing processes.

Skills

Process Improvement
Technical Leadership
Interpersonal Skills
Communication Skills
Project Management

Education

Post-secondary education (technical certification, associate, or bachelor’s degree)

Tools

SolidWorks
CAD software

Job description

Job Description

Altek Electronics, a division of Cyient DLM, has been a trusted provider of electronic manufacturing services since 1972. We are a comprehensive contract manufacturer serving a broad range of industries. Our work with industry leaders supports the entire product lifecycle, from prototype to production and end-of-life. As a solutions provider with expertise in PCB layout and design, PCB assembly, and upper-level chassis, control panels, and cable & harness assembly, we manufacture products using LEAN manufacturing and Six Sigma principles. We prioritize open communication to fulfill our mission of “Value through the eyes of the customer.” Delivering quality products on time, Altek is certified to AS9100D, our operators are certified to IPC-610, IPC-620, and J-STD, and we are ITAR compliant.

Please visit our website for more details and to meet our team: www.altekelectronics.com

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities of the Manufacturing Process Engineer at Altek include:

Position Summary

The Process Engineer evaluates new and existing processes, configuring manufacturing systems to reduce costs, improve sustainability, and develop best practices within production. The role involves close collaboration with manufacturing, management, purchasing, and customer service teams.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Develop, implement, and maintain manufacturing processes to enhance safety, throughput, efficiency, yields, and cost-effectiveness.
  • Provide hands-on technical leadership related to production, including employee training on tooling, equipment, assembly documentation interpretation, and lean tools and practices.
  • Support managers, manufacturing, test, purchasing, engineering, process documentation, and materials departments as needed.
  • Coordinate with involved departments to set up or modify manufacturing processes for new or revised products.
  • Establish standardized work procedures, process flows, and detailed instructions to meet cost, quality, performance, and schedule goals.
  • Develop, improve, and monitor tooling for both prototype and legacy products.
  • Perform other essential duties as assigned by management.
  • Lead or contribute to continuous improvement projects.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in manufacturing, electronics manufacturing, or a similar field.
  • Experience with AS9100/ISO9001:2015 quality systems and knowledge of IPC-A-610, IPC-620, and J-STD-001 standards. ISO13485 experience is a plus.
  • Ability to develop tooling and fixtures using CAD software.
  • Ability to develop labor estimates for quoting purposes.
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
  • Highly motivated individual capable of managing multiple projects in a dynamic environment while meeting deadlines.

Computer Skills

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Windows and Office suite.
  • Experience with SolidWorks or other CAD/CAM modeling tools.

Education & Experience

  • Post-secondary education (technical certification, associate, or bachelor’s degree) with at least 5 years of relevant experience. Additional years of experience may substitute for formal education.
  • Proven track record of process improvements and streamlining operations.
  • Experience in tooling design, fixture, jig, or template creation is desirable.
  • Experience working in high-demand contract or OEM manufacturing environments with electromechanical components.
  • Experience leading quality improvement initiatives is preferred.
  • Lean and/or Six Sigma Black Belt certification is a plus.

Working Conditions

  • Ability to lift materials and products weighing up to 30 pounds.

Altek Electronics, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or handicap. Current openings may involve ITAR restrictions; applicants should review relevant regulations.

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