SMT Process Engineer: NPI, Lean, AI-Driven Improvements

AMETEK Inc.; Nuevo Laredo; Sur place; MXN 1 306 000 - 2 052 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

AMETEK, Inc. is seeking a seasoned SMT Process Engineer to develop, optimize, and sustain SMT manufacturing processes in Nuevo Laredo. You will drive improvements across paste printing, pick-and-place, reflow, and inspection while ensuring ISO 9001 compliance and cross-functional collaboration.

The role emphasizes process validation, documentation, and sustaining engineering, with transfer of processes from U.S. operations and support for NPI projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, or related field).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in process engineering within an electronics manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.).
• Bilingual (Spanish & English).

Responsabilités

• Develop, implement, and optimize SMT manufacturing processes, including solder paste printing, pick-and-place operations, reflow soldering, and inspection systems.
• Support the transfer of manufacturing processes from U.S. operations to Nuevo Laredo, ensuring production readiness and process stability.
• Maintain and develop test equipment for PCBA based on LabView technology.
• Develop, document, and optimize PCBA assembly process, including material flow, workstation layout, and tooling requirements.
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and Poka Yoke methodologies.
• Collaborate with product engineering, quality, and production teams to resolve process-related issues and implement best practices.
• Participate in root cause analysis and implement corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) for process deviations or inefficiencies.
• Support the introduction of new products (NPI) by defining process flows, work instructions, and validation plans.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, IPC-A-610, and J-STD-001 standards in all process documentation and execution.
• Maintain and improve process documentation, including standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and visual aids.
• Provide technical training and support to operators and technicians on new or modified processes.
• Utilize ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar) for process control, documentation, and production planning.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated output.

Connaissances

Process engineering

Lean Manufacturing

Poka Yoke

CAPA

LabView

ERP (SAP/Oracle)

Bilingual (Spanish & English)

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Outils

SAP

Oracle

Description du poste

AMETEK, Inc. is seeking a seasoned SMT Process Engineer to develop, optimize, and sustain SMT manufacturing processes in Nuevo Laredo. You will drive improvements across paste printing, pick-and-place, reflow, and inspection while ensuring ISO 9001 compliance and cross-functional collaboration.

The role emphasizes process validation, documentation, and sustaining engineering, with transfer of processes from U.S. operations and support for NPI projects.