SMT Process Engineer - Drive Quality & Yields (Guadalajara)

Flex; Guadalajara; On-site; MXN 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life & Medical insurance

Christmas Bonus

Food Coupons

Saving Fund

Job summary

Flex Guadalajara is seeking a Process engineer to supervise SMT processes, ensure production plans are executed correctly and lead the technical team to achieve quality, cost, delivery and continuous improvement goals.

Reporting to the Process Engineering Manager, you will develop and optimize SMT programs, validate tooling, create work instructions, perform CPK analyses, and collaborate with technicians and cross-functional teams to drive manufacturing excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial or related engineering field required.
• Experience in SMT manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of SMT processes including SPI, stencil printing, pick-and-place, reflow and assembly operations.
• Knowledge of process capability analysis (CPK) and statistical process control concepts.
• Experience creating work instructions and manufacturing documentation.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies (Kaizen).
• Ability to work effectively with technicians, operators, and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Supervise SMT Technician activities.
• Develop and optimize SMT process programs and machine setups to ensure product quality, process stability, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Perform CPK calculations and process capability analysis using SPI data.
• Set up profiling boards and generate thermal profiles for reflow ovens.
• Create and maintain Work Instructions and process documentation.
• Validate manufacturing tooling, including fixtures and stencils.
• Conduct failure analysis and process mapping to identify root causes and improve yields.
• Support and lead continuous improvement (Kaizen) initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, and productivity.

Skills

SMT processes

Process optimization

CPK calculations

Statistical process control

Documentation creation

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

Flex Guadalajara is seeking a Process engineer to supervise SMT processes, ensure production plans are executed correctly and lead the technical team to achieve quality, cost, delivery and continuous improvement goals.

Reporting to the Process Engineering Manager, you will develop and optimize SMT programs, validate tooling, create work instructions, perform CPK analyses, and collaborate with technicians and cross-functional teams to drive manufacturing excellence.