Manufacturing Process Engineer

Impact Electronic Solutions, Inc.; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Impact Electronic Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer to drive PCB assembly processes (SMT & Through-Hole) and ensure quality and efficiency across production lines.

You will lead new product introductions, document manufacturing instructions, perform cost analyses, and implement process improvements on the production floor, with up to 85% time on site.

Qualifications

• Experience with NPI and pre-production activities.
• Ability to lead process validation and cost analysis.
• Experience documenting manufacturing processes and work instructions.

Responsibilities

• New product introduction from initial release through production process development and customer delivery
• Manufacturing instruction documentation for process controls, validation, and approvals
• Assist with cost analysis for improvement projects and equipment needs
• Stencil design and procurement
• Reflow oven, wave solder, and temperature profiling
• Equipment programming, setup and operator training for AOI, X-Ray, Ionograph, SMT placement, Reflow ovens and Wave solder

Skills

PCB manufacturing

Process improvement

NPI experience

Equipment programming

Tools

AOI

X-Ray

Ionograph

SMT placement

Reflow ovens

Wave solder

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for developing, evaluating, and maintaining the integrity of the various manufacturing processes related to SMT & Through-Hole Technology PCB's and possibly Cables & Electro-Mechanical assembly production. Drive the effort for implementation of continuous improvement projects that will affect manufacturability, process efficiency, flow and quality. Other responsibilities include the evaluation of manufacturability and recommendation of design modifications to improve producibility and/or incorporate changes in customer requirements. Perform engineering activities which include labor & NRE estimation, pre-production meetings, manufacture, and test electronic, and failure analysis & correction of non-conformities as required.
The position requires process related evaluation, troubleshooting and correction of non-conformities to the component level. Assist with new product introduction and prototype production. Implement engineering changes from customers in a manner that maximizes production efficiency and quality output throughout every stage of the process and product. Pre-production meetings to make sure process operations are set up and performed properly, that manufacturing reviews are completed, and that all approvals are obtained from customers before production begins.
Continually evaluate production processes and implement improvements. Collect and analyze data and provide reports pertaining to job efficiency and cost. Perform end-to-end process development for all new and existing products.

This hands-on role involves up to 85% of time spent on the production floor.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

The Manufacturing Process Engineer does not have any direct reports

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• New product introduction from initial release through production process development and customer delivery
• Manufacturing instruction documentation for use in the manufacturing process for process controls, process validation, process repeatability and customer approvals.
• Assist with cost analysis for improvement projects, equipment risk analysis, specifying new equipment to meet the growing needs of the manufacturing department.
• Stencil design and procurement.
• Reflow oven, wave solder, and hot air rework temperature profiling.
• Equipment programming, setup and operator training for:
  o AOI, X-Ray, Ionograph, SMT placement, Reflow ovens and Wave solder equipment.

OTHER FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate and lead improvement projects on the manufacturing floor.