Manufacturing Process Engineer

VadaTech Inc.; Maine; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in embedded computing solutions is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer. This role focuses on optimizing production processes, ensuring quality and efficiency, and collaborating with engineering teams. Ideal candidates have a technical degree and extensive experience in electronics manufacturing.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in electronics manufacturing, especially in high mix, low volume environments.
• Strong knowledge of SMT, wave soldering, and lead-free processes.

Responsibilities

• Optimizing process yield and productivity through continuous improvement programs.
• Generating and updating work instructions for production processes.
• Collaborating with engineering to resolve customer quality issues.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Project Management

Organizational Skills

Education

BS degree in a technical field

Tools

SMT

Wave Soldering

Lead-free Processes

Job description

Description

VADATECH PROVIDES EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES (EEO) TO ALL EMPLOYEES AND APPLICANTS FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, CREED, GENDER, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, GENDER EXPRESSION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, GENETIC INFORMATION, MARITAL STATUS, SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS, AMNESTY, STATUS AS A COVERED VETERAN AND ANY OTHER CLASS PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAWS. THE COMPANY COMPLIES WITH APPLICABLE STATE AND LOCAL LAWS GOVERNING NONDISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT IN EVERY LOCATION IN WHICH THE COMPANY HAS FACILITIES. THIS POLICY APPLIES TO ALL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT, INCLUDING HIRING, PLACEMENT, PROMOTION, TERMINATION, LAYOFF, RECALL, TRANSFER, LEAVES OF ABSENCE, COMPENSATION AND TRAINING.VADATECH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M/F/DISABILITY/VET

SUMMARY:

VadaTech is a world leader in the design and manufacturing of embedded computing solutions. Due to continued growth, we are seeking candidates for the position of Manufacturing Process Engineer. This position is responsible for determining operations to produce products and developing processes to ensure quality, cost, and efficiency requirements are met. The process engineer troubleshoots problems with production and takes corrective action. They also research equipment purchase or upgrades to existing equipment.

Responsibilities include:

• Optimizing process yield and productivity through continuous improvement programs.
• Developing, maintaining, and validating thermal profiles for SMT ovens for new and existing board-level products.
• Generating and updating work instructions for production processes.
• Participating in New Product Development to evaluate concepts, design, prototype, and test.
• Collaborating with Electrical and Mechanical Engineering teams for design reviews related to manufacturability and assembly, including stencil design approval.
• Identifying and leading the implementation of new electronic assembly capabilities.
• Supporting manufacturing staff with programs for selective solder, AOI, RTV dispensers, and laser cutters.
• Creating, updating, and maintaining manufacturing documents for pre-production builds, design verification, validation, and process validation.
• Driving engineering prototypes and first article jobs for potential improvements.
• Collaborating with engineering to resolve customer quality issues related to manufacturing processes.
• Supervising operator training.

Preferred qualifications and education:

• BS degree or equivalent in a technical field (e.g., EE, ME, Materials Science) with 5+ years in electronics manufacturing, especially in high mix, low volume environments.
• Strong knowledge of SMT, wave soldering, and lead-free processes (ROHS).
• Knowledge of electro-mechanical assembly processes and quality systems.
• Experience with process automation, IPC standards, ISO standards, audits, and certifications.
• Excellent troubleshooting, organizational, and project management skills.
• Fluent in English, able to follow detailed instructions, and work independently and collaboratively.

Environment:

• Indoors in engineering labs and manufacturing floors.

Physical demands:

• Sitting and standing for long periods, operating computers, handling objects up to 25 lbs.