Manufacturing Engineer - Electronics Assembly

THE PANTHER GROUP; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

The Panther Group in Clearwater, FL is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join our client’s engineering team to improve processes for circuit card assemblies (CCAs), cable assemblies, and modules within a high-reliability aerospace and defense manufacturing environment.

Ideal candidate will have experience with electronics or mechanical assembly manufacturing, process improvement, Lean/Six Sigma methodologies, and manufacturing documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical assembly manufacturing processes, materials, and QC methods.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement methodologies.
• Ability to work in fast-paced manufacturing with changing priorities.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to guide production teams with technical guidance.
• Ability to stand/walk on the manufacturing floor.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and optimize manufacturing processes for CCAs, cable assemblies, and modules.
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs, improve quality and reliability.
• Lead and support process improvement initiatives in manufacturing.
• Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and other CI methodologies to processes.
• Develop, maintain, and improve manufacturing documentation (SOPs, work instructions, templates).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement process changes.
• Conduct trials and experiments to validate improvements.
• Provide technical support and guidance to production personnel.
• Train and mentor production staff on new processes.
• Develop and track KPIs to evaluate process effectiveness.
• Support troubleshooting of equipment and processes on the floor.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and quality objectives.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer – Electronics Assembly

The Panther Group is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join our client’s engineering team in Clearwater, FL. This position will focus on improving manufacturing processes for circuit card assemblies (CCAs), cable assemblies, and modules within a high-reliability aerospace and defense manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have experience with electronics or mechanical assembly manufacturing, process improvement, Lean/Six Sigma methodologies, and manufacturing documentation. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer looking to make a direct impact on production efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Do

• Analyze and optimize manufacturing processes for circuit card assemblies (CCAs), cable assemblies, and modules.
• Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing efficiency, reduce costs, improve quality, and increase reliability.
• Lead and support process improvement initiatives within the manufacturing environment.
• Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies to manufacturing processes.
• Develop, maintain, and improve manufacturing documentation, including: Work instructions Standard operating procedures (SOPs) Training materials Process documentation Fixture and stencil design specifications
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and other cross-functional teams to implement process changes.
• Conduct manufacturing trials and experiments to validate process improvements and ensure compatibility with existing equipment and systems.
• Provide technical support and guidance to production personnel.
• Train and mentor production staff on new or updated processes as needed.
• Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate process effectiveness and identify additional improvement opportunities.
• Support troubleshooting of manufacturing equipment and processes on the production floor.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and quality objectives across the manufacturing operation.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline; equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical assembly manufacturing processes, equipment, materials, and quality control methods.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with changing priorities.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work directly with production teams and provide technical guidance.
• Ability to spend extended periods standing and walking on the manufacturing floor.
• Ability to climb stairs and perform physical activities such as lifting, bending, and stretching when accessing or troubleshooting equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Electronics or manufacturing assembly experience.
• Lean, Six Sigma, or related professional certification.
• Experience supporting the MK48 program.
• Experience with data analytics and Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Knowledge of industry standards such as: IPC-A-610 IPC-J-STD-001 MIL-STD-130
• Experience with automation, robotics, or AI technologies.
• Proficiency with CAD/design software such as Creo or SolidWorks.

Pay $40-56 per hour DOE