Manufacturing Engineer

Volex; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Volex IMS - Irvine Electronics is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop, implement, and maintain methods and processes for PCBA, sub-assemblies and final assemblies, supporting production from prototype to release.

You will lead tooling and process improvements, work with program managers and customers on ECO/ECN, and train production staff while ensuring quality objectives and cost reductions.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• 3+ years’ experience in a contract manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of IPC-A-610, J-STD-001 & IPC-WHMA-A-620 is desired.
• Experience in SMT, soldering, cables assembly, conformal coating, mechanical assembly and 3D printing is desired.

Responsibilities

• Participate in NPIs and DFMs on new products prior to release to ensure quality objectives and efficient assembly methods.
• Review existing designs and assembly processes for improvements that raise quality, productivity and reduce cost.
• Estimate manufacturing costs, determine time standards, and recommend tooling and process requirements.
• Ensure all assembly instructions, tooling, fixtures, equipment and consumables are ready at production startup.
• Train and directly support production line personnel in manufacturing processes and assembly methods.
• Lead process improvements for the Irvine Electronics site and collaborate with customers on ECO/ECN deviations.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

SMT equipment

3D printing

Job description

Volex is a leading integrated manufacturing specialist for performance critical applications and supplier of power products serving a diverse range of markets and customers, with expertise in cable assemblies, wire harnesses, higher-level assemblies, data center products, electric vehicles and consumer electronics. We employ over 15,000 employees across 24 countries, operating in 25 manufacturing locations.

Job Purpose:

Develops, implements and maintains methods, operation sequences and processes in the manufacture of PCBA’s, sub-assemblies and final assemblies while providing manufacturing engineering support services directly to manufacturing. Designs, modifies, validates, and manages process activities for a specific product or group of products from prototype builds to production release.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The employee shall participate in NPIs and DFMs on new products prior to release to ensure quality objectives are achieved and efficient assembly methods are in place.
• The employee shall review existing designs and assembly processes for method improvements that leads to improved quality, productivity and cost reductions.
• Estimate manufacturing costs, determine time standards, and make recommendations for tooling and process requirements of new or existing product lines.
• Ensure all assembly instructions, tooling, fixtures, equipment and consumables are in place at the time of scheduled production startup.
• Training and direct support of production line personnel in manufacturing processes and assembly methods.
• Design and modify tools and fixtures to improve manufacturing methods and improve quality
• Work with Program Managers and customers to implement all ECO/ECN and deviations
• Must have good communication skills, verbal and written, to properly communicate with customers.
• As a leader for Volex IMS - Irvine Electronics, you shall encourage and empower employees to continually improve productivity and process efficiency for the company.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• BS degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• 3+ years’ experience in a contract manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of IPC-A-610, J-STD-001 & IPC-WHMA-A-620 is desired.
• Experience in SMT, soldering, cables assembly, conformal coating, mechanical assembly and 3D printing is desired.

MUST BE A U.S. PERSON.

ADA REQUIREMENTS:

The key physical requirements for this position include the ability to use standard office equipment including PC’s, fax, and copy machine, movement within a standard office and distribution warehouse area, walking, sitting, standing, climbing, carrying, pushing/pulling and lifting 1–30 pounds occasionally. Telephone use is a must.

EYE EXAM REQUIREMENT:

An annual eye exam is required due to the nature of our business and customer requirements.