Manufacturing Engineer: PCBA & Assembly Process Leader

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 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.