Senior Smt Engineer

North American Production Sharing De México, S.A. De C.V.; Tijuana; In loco; MXN 420.000 - 660.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

North American Production Sharing de México, S.A. de C.V. seeks an experienced Senior SMT Engineer to lead innovation and continuous improvement in SMT manufacturing.

The role emphasizes operational efficiency, product quality, and successful NPI execution while collaborating with Production, Quality, Engineering, Automation, and R&D teams. You will program, set up, validate, and optimize SMT equipment (PnP, screen printers, reflow ovens, wave solder, AOI/SPI), drive Lean Six Sigma projects,

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• Advanced SMT and PCBA manufacturing process expertise.
• Advanced English proficiency.

Mansioni

• Lead innovation, productivity, and efficiency initiatives across SMT manufacturing operations.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and manufacturing transfer activities.
• Program, validate, and optimize SMT equipment to maximize throughput and operational performance.
• Monitor yield, scrap, OEE, productivity, and efficiency metrics.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Develop and standardize process documentation, work instructions, and manufacturing procedures.
• Execute capacity studies, line balancing, SMED initiatives, and workflow optimization projects.
• Collaborate with Design and R&D teams by providing manufacturability feedback and process recommendations.
• Lead continuous improvement projects utilizing Lean Six Sigma methodologies and tools such as DOE, CpK, MSA, A3, Pareto Analysis, and Fishbone Diagrams.
• Provide technical support to Production, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to ensure customer requirements are met.
• Develop, mentor, and train technical and engineering personnel to build high-performing teams and strengthen organizational capabilities.

Conoscenze

Lean Six Sigma

Root cause analysis

DOE

CpK

MSA

A3

Pareto Analysis

Fishbone Diagrams

SMT Engineering

Programming SMT equipment

English proficiency

Formazione

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electromechanical, or related field)

Strumenti

PnP (Pick & Place)

Screen Printer

SMT Reflow Oven

Wave Solder

AOI/SPI Systems

Descrizione del lavoro

Senior SMT Engineer responsible for leading innovation, process optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives within Surface Mount Technology (SMT) manufacturing operations. This role focuses on ensuring operational efficiency, productivity, product quality, and successful New Product Introduction (NPI) execution while working closely with Production, Quality, Engineering, Automation, and R&D teams.

Possesses extensive experience in programming, setup, validation, and optimization of SMT equipment, including Pick & Place machines, Screen Printers, Reflow Ovens, Wave Solder systems, and inspection equipment, ensuring process stability, manufacturing readiness, and maximum production capacity.

The position is responsible for identifying and implementing new manufacturing technologies, solving complex process and quality challenges through Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies, and developing sustainable solutions that improve operational performance and reduce manufacturing waste.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead innovation, productivity, and efficiency initiatives across SMT manufacturing operations.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and manufacturing transfer activities.
• Program, validate, and optimize SMT equipment to maximize throughput and operational performance.
• Monitor and improve key manufacturing metrics, including yield, scrap, OEE, productivity, and efficiency.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Develop and standardize process documentation, work instructions, and manufacturing procedures.
• Execute capacity studies, line balancing, SMED initiatives, and workflow optimization projects.
• Collaborate with Design and R&D teams by providing manufacturability feedback and process recommendations.
• Lead continuous improvement projects utilizing Lean Six Sigma methodologies and tools such as DOE, CpK, MSA, A3, Pareto Analysis, and Fishbone Diagrams.
• Provide technical support to Production, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to ensure customer requirements are met.
• Develop, mentor, and train technical and engineering personnel to build high-performing teams and strengthen organizational capabilities.

Education & Technical Expertise

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electromechanical, or related field).
• Advanced expertise in SMT and PCBA manufacturing processes.
• Programming and optimization of:Pick & Place (PnP)
• Screen Printer
• SMT Reflow Oven
• Wave Solder
• AOI / SPI Systems
• Lean Manufacturing.
• Six Sigma.
• Electronics and PCB Assembly manufacturing processes.
• Statistical process control and manufacturing performance analysis.
• Advanced English proficiency.