Manufacturing Engineer

STS Aviation Group; West Point (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

STS Technical Services in West Point, Mississippi, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to improve electronics manufacturing processes, productivity, documentation and operational performance. The role develops and maintains manufacturing methods, equipment, tooling and technical documentation, and collaborates with product design teams to enhance manufacturability.

You will evaluate production requirements, implement process improvements, and support electronics assembly through life cycles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline.
• Electrical/Industrial/Mechanical engineering degree preferred.
• At least four years of direct electronics industry experience.
• Ability to read and interpret PCB routing documentation.
• Experience with 3D modeling and electronics manufacturing processes.
• Ability to develop and maintain manufacturing documentation.

Responsibilities

• Estimate manufacturing costs and establish production time standards.
• Recommend tooling and process requirements for new and existing product lines.
• Maintain labor standards, cost estimates, capacity plans, throughput standards, floor layouts and schedules.
• Perform electrical, software and mechanical design work.
• Review drawings, schematics, and technical data for compliance with specifications.
• Develop, implement and maintain manufacturing methods and production processes.
• Support the manufacture and fabrication of electronic parts and assemblies.
• Develop and monitor manufacturing processes involving assembly, soldering, coating, preparation and related equipment.

Skills

PCB routing documentation

3D modeling

electronics manufacturing

manufacturing documentation

troubleshooting technical issues

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline

Electrical/Industrial/Mechanical engineering degree preferred

Tools

Altium

KiCad

Autodesk Fusion

Job description

STS Technical Services is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer in West Point, Mississippi, to improve manufacturing processes, productivity, documentation and operational performance.

This position supports electronics production while developing and maintaining manufacturing methods, equipment, tooling and technical documentation. The Manufacturing Engineer will also work with product design teams to improve manufacturability and support products throughout their life cycles.

Position Overview

The Manufacturing Engineer provides technical support for current and new manufacturing processes involving electronic parts, components, subassemblies and final assemblies.

This role evaluates production requirements, develops process improvements and helps resolve electrical, software and mechanical manufacturing challenges. The position also supports customer and vendor communication related to technical issues, bid proposals and production requirements.

Responsibilities

• Estimate manufacturing costs and establish production time standards
• Recommend tooling and process requirements for new and existing product lines
• Maintain labor standards, cost estimates, capacity plans, throughput standards, floor layouts and schedules
• Perform electrical, software and mechanical design work
• Review drawings, blueprints, schematics, work orders, vendor catalogs and technical data for compliance with specifications
• Develop, implement and maintain manufacturing methods, operation sequences and production processes
• Support the manufacture and fabrication of electronic parts, components, subassemblies and final assemblies
• Develop, monitor and maintain manufacturing processes involving assembly, soldering, coating, preparation and related equipment
• Support applicable quality requirements, including ISO 9001:2000, J-STD-001 and IPC-A-610 Class 3 standards
• Support schematic capture, PCB layout and simulation activities
• Create and maintain work instructions, lot travelers, flow diagrams, procedures and manufacturing proposal documentation
• Initiate engineering change requests to maintain compliance with established standards
• Manage product life cycles from development through obsolescence
• Prepare and process Engineering Change Requests, Engineering Change Notices and Engineering Change Proposals
• Prepare Requests for Deviations, Requests for Waivers and disposition documentation
• Select, propose and, when required, design manufacturing equipment and tooling
• Support equipment setup, process development, implementation and maintenance
• Evaluate and troubleshoot manufacturing processes, operational systems, procedures and documentation
• Recommend and implement solutions to manufacturing challenges
• Coordinate with Design Engineering during the release of new products and processes
• Prepare and perform test plans and test procedures
• Prepare test reports, reliability studies, life studies and failure analysis reports
• Maintain records and reporting systems used to coordinate manufacturing operations
• Communicate with customers and vendors regarding problem-solving, bid proposals and related technical issues

Key Performance Indicators

• Support on-time delivery by improving process throughput and providing technical assistance
• Develop solutions that improve Operations team productivity
• Improve throughput rates
• Reduce cost of poor quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline
• Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering degree preferred
• At least four years of direct electronics industry experience
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
• Ability to read and interpret PCB routing documentation
• Experience with 3D modeling
• Experience supporting electronics manufacturing processes
• Ability to develop and maintain manufacturing documentation
• Ability to troubleshoot technical and production issues
• Ability to work with customers, vendors, Engineering and Operations teams

Software Experience

Experience with electronics CAD software, including:

• Altium
• KiCad
• Autodesk Fusion

About STS Technical Services

STS Technical Services is a Top 100 Staffing Firm that partners with leading aerospace, manufacturing, defense and industrial organizations across the United States. We connect skilled professionals with career opportunities where their experience can make an immediate impact.

Apply Today

If you have electronics manufacturing experience and are ready to improve production processes, documentation and operational performance, apply today to join STS Technical Services as a Manufacturing Engineer in West Point, Mississippi.

Equal Opportunity Employer

STS Technical Services is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and veteran status.