Process Engineer-SMT

Spectrum Control Inc.; Delaware; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3-day weekend

Competitive wages

PTO

Benefits on day 1

Job summary

Spectrum Control Inc. is hiring a Process Engineer in Delaware. This role serves as a vital link between Design Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality in aerospace and defense manufacturing. Responsibilities include developing processes for New Product Introduction (NPI), driving continuous improvement, and providing hands-on support for manufacturing operations.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 3-10 years of experience in high-reliability environments. Join us for a 4-day workweek and outstanding benefits starting on day one!

Qualifications

• 3–10 years of experience in aerospace, defense, or high-reliability manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, and AS9100.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) by developing manufacturing processes.
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing operations.

Skills

Aerospace manufacturing

Process optimization

Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA)

Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

## Process EngineerApplylocations: Delmar, DEtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id: JR101420At Spectrum Control, most departments operate on a 4-day, 10-hour work schedule in exchange for a **3-day weekend**. We offer competitive wages and PTO, plus our benefits begin on **day 1** of employment. Come join a workforce where we put you first!**JOB SUMMARY**: The Process Engineer serves as a key technical interface between Design Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality within an aerospace and defense manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for supporting New Product Introduction (NPI), developing robust manufacturing processes, improving yield and productivity, and ensuring products are successfully transitioned into production. Process Engineer provides hands-on support to manufacturing operations while driving continuous improvement, root cause investigations, and process optimization.**ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS*** Support New Product Introduction (NPI) by developing manufacturing processes, work instructions, and Design for Manufacturability (DFM) solutions to ensure successful production readiness.* Develop, qualify, and optimize electronics manufacturing processes and automation solutions, including SMT assembly, reflow soldering, environmental screening, and other special processes, to improve yield, throughput, quality, and process capability.* Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation including work instructions, process flows, assembly procedures, and visual manufacturing aids.* Provide day-to-day technical support to manufacturing operations, resolving process-related issues and ensuring stable, repeatable production performance.* Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions related to quality, yield, throughput, and manufacturing process issues.* Analyze manufacturing data and apply Statistical Process Control (SPC) and other data-driven methodologies to improve process capability and product reliability.* Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on first-pass yield, scrap reduction, rework reduction, cycle-time improvement, and operational efficiency.* Support qualification and deployment of new equipment, tooling, fixtures, automation technologies, and manufacturing processes.* Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Operations teams to improve manufacturability, reliability, and production efficiency.* Ensure compliance with AS9100, IPC, customer, and regulatory requirements through robust process controls, documentation, and participation in customer, supplier, and internal audits.**QUALIFICATIONS*** Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience).* 3–10 years of experience in aerospace, defense, electronics, or other high-reliability manufacturing environments.* Experience supporting NPI-to-production transfers and manufacturing process development.* Working knowledge of IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, AS9100, and related quality requirements.* Experience with Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA), CAPA, SPC, Lean Manufacturing, and continuous improvement methodologies.* Experience developing, qualifying, or supporting SMT electronics assembly processes, reflow soldering, and other special manufacturing processes preferred.* Ability to interpret engineering drawings, BOMs, specifications, and manufacturing documentation.* Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.**WORK ENVIRONMENT:*** This position is based in a regulated electronics manufacturing environment supporting aerospace and defense programs and requires regular presence on the production floor as well as close collaboration with cross-functional teams.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)