MPI Specialist

Omega Electronics Manufacturing Services; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Health Insurance

Dental

Paid Vacation

Job summary

A leading electronics manufacturing company in San Jose, CA, is seeking a Manufacturing Process Instruction (MPI) Specialist responsible for preparing and releasing Manufacturing Process Instructions for PCB Assembly and Electromechanical Assemblies. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in document control within the electronics manufacturing sector and demonstrate excellent skills in MS Office tools. This role offers competitive compensation and benefits including health insurance, 401K, and paid vacation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in document control or PCB electronics manufacturing
• Excellent computer skills; familiar with factory automation
• Prior experience writing Manufacturing Product Instructions
• Experience writing MPIs for production teams.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks.
• Strong verbal, reading, and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and release Manufacturing Process Instructions (MPI)
• Evaluate MPI’s and ensure data/document completeness
• Follow up on MPI related issues preventing job starts
• Coordinate with Program Managers and Engineering to resolve MPI issues.
• Obtain and include required documents (photos, BOM, etc.) and ensure readiness for production.

Skills

Document control

Manufacturing process understanding

Attention to detail

MS-Excel

MS-Word

Teamwork

Fast-paced environment adaptability

Tools

MES system

PDF software

Job description

Summary

The position of Manufacturing Process Instruction (MPI) Specialist will be responsible for preparing and releasing Manufacturing Process Instructions (MPI) for Printed Circuit Board Assembly and Electromechanical Assemblies and all related supporting documentation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ability to read and understand documents provided by the customer: work instructions, product photos, notes from customers and employees, assembly process diagrams, mechanical drawings, BOM, Assembly Drawing, Fab Drawing, ECO’s, Deviations, E‑mail attachments, and any Special Instructions.
• Understand what all of these items are and how they impact the manufacturing process and product.
• With training, be able to create the Digital Manufacturing Process Instructions with step‑by‑step procedures on how to build Printed Circuit Boards and Electromechanical assemblies with high‑quality and consistent quality.
• Evaluate all MPI’s prepared by Engineering and follow up for any missing data, documents, and processes.
• Obtain and include the following documents into the MES system: Stencil Reference #, SMT Fixture #, Wave Fixture #, Reflow and Wave Solder Profile Temperatures, and any Production Pictures needed.
• Make sure the following are reviewed, completed, and available by the time Production runs:
  • MPI Review Checklist has been completed.
  • MPI correct color codes based on Job Traveler.
  • Proper routing definition and product template for MES data collection is correct.
  • ECO/Deviation/Special Instructions are incorporated in MPI and released to the MES.
  • Update any routing steps or changes in the MES.
  • Update MPI alerts in MES and make sure all key department sign‑offs are complete.
  • Update and maintain revision history for all MPI’s and track changes.
• Follow up with Program Managers and Engineering for any MPI related issues that are preventing the jobs from starting production.
• Other duties may be assigned at management’s discretion.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have at least 5+ years working in a document control, PCB electronics manufacturing environment or equivalent experience in electronics or electromechanical manufacturing and systems integration.
• Excellent computer skills and familiarity with a factory automation system and MS‑Office documents.
• PDF software and editing capabilities.
• Prior experience writing or working with Manufacturing Product Instructions (MPIs), including the ability to develop clear, step‑by‑step instructions for production teams.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment, multi‑task, and prioritize the tasks at hand.
• The ability to take clear and detailed pictures of mechanical assemblies and components for documentation purposes.
• Excellent verbal, reading (comprehension), and writing skills are a must in order to succeed in this position.

Skills

• Has a good understanding of the manufacturing assembly and test process, best practices and requires considerable judgment and initiative.
• Possess and demonstrate the ability to work well in diverse and dynamic teams.
• Demonstrate the ability to follow instructions and achieve goals and tasks.
• Experience with MS‑Excel, MS‑Word, possibly a MES system.
• Quality‑driven, committed individual with attention to detail.

Benefits

• Monetary compensation will range based on years of experience in the field.
• 401K, Health Insurance, Dental, and Paid Vacation.