Manufacturing Engineer: DFx & Process Optimization

Kimball Electronics; Jasper (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Kimball Electronics in Jasper, IN is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to drive process improvements, DFx activities, and equipment qualification. You will partner with customers and production teams to ensure ISO/QS procedures are followed and PFMEA/Control plans are in place.

Ideal candidates have a 4-year engineering degree or a 2-year technical degree with 3–5 years hands-on experience, plus Green Belt Lean Six Sigma and strong knowledge of SMT, box-build, and related processes.

Qualifications

• Preferred 4-year degree in Electrical or Mechanical engineering.
• Will evaluate individuals with 2-year technical degree with 3-5 years hands on experience in related industry
• Lean 6 Sigma approach (Green Belt level)
• Strong Computer Skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Minitab)
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and equipment (SMT, Through-hole, box-build, simulation, packaging) preferred.
• Ability to read and understand complex specifications
• Strong mechanical and electronics knowledge
• Strong problem-solving techniques and processes
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Certification to IPC 610/J-STD-001 Certification, or the ability to obtain certification

Responsibilities

• Review and determine process/flow and equipment/tooling requirements.
• Direct interface with customers and production teams.
• Establish and maintain Manufacturing Engineering support to meet Jasper/Group and customer requirements.
• Ensure ISO and QS procedures are followed; address PFMEA and PPAP data packages.
• Drive DFx activities and provide feedback to customers.
• Review and oversee Engineering Change (EC) implementation.
• Review all manufacturing documentation with engineering team.
• Work with quality to define PFMEAs, control plans and PPAP data packages.
• Own equipment characterization, validation and qualification activities.
• Support quotations in response to RFQs with efficient use of resources.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Strong problem-solving techniques

Minitab

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Reading complex specifications

Mechanical and electronics knowledge

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

IPC 610/J-STD-001 Certification or to-

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical engineering

2-year technical degree with 3-5 years hands-on experience

Tools

SMT equipment knowledge

Box-build processes

Simulation

Job description

Kimball Electronics in Jasper, IN is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to drive process improvements, DFx activities, and equipment qualification. You will partner with customers and production teams to ensure ISO/QS procedures are followed and PFMEA/Control plans are in place.

Ideal candidates have a 4-year engineering degree or a 2-year technical degree with 3–5 years hands-on experience, plus Green Belt Lean Six Sigma and strong knowledge of SMT, box-build, and related processes.