Lean Manufacturing Engineer – PCB & Process Improvement

Citel USA; Hillsborough (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Company-paid life insurance

Wellness incentives

Career development opportunities

Job summary

CITEL Surge Protection is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join our Hillsborough, NC facility. The role partners with Production to create safe, efficient processes for PCB assembly and electrical/electronic products.

You will contribute to lean improvements, fixtures, tooling, and documentation while transitioning new products into production. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in manufacturing process engineering, a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, and experience with DFMs, PCB assembly,

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing or process engineering role in a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Experience applying Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.
• Demonstrated experience in Design for Manufacturability (DFM).
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to work directly with production equipment, tooling, fixtures, and processes.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and CAD software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Production to implement corrective actions and improve workplace safety.
• Improve product flow by optimizing workstation layouts, material presentation, and process sequencing.
• Apply lean principles to identify bottlenecks, eliminate waste, and improve efficiency.
• Develop and maintain assembly instructions, standard work, and other manufacturing documentation.
• Design, implement, and improve production fixtures, jigs, tooling, and assembly aids.
• Identify, evaluate, and implement automation opportunities with justifiable ROI.
• Support the transition of new products from R&D into production.
• Perform line balancing to optimize labor utilization and production flow.
• Investigate manufacturing and product quality issues with Quality and Production, implementing corrective actions.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

DFM

PCB assembly

Soldering

CAD software

MS Office

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

CITEL Surge Protection is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join our Hillsborough, NC facility. The role partners with Production to create safe, efficient processes for PCB assembly and electrical/electronic products.

You will contribute to lean improvements, fixtures, tooling, and documentation while transitioning new products into production. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in manufacturing process engineering, a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, and experience with DFMs, PCB assembly,