Production Process Excellence Specialist (Electronics)

Intervala, LLC; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Growing company

Job summary

Intervala, LLC is seeking a Production Process Excellence Specialist (Electronics) in Mount Pleasant, PA to drive continuous improvement across manufacturing processes. You will partner with process engineers, supervisors, and operators to improve quality, efficiency, and yield through data-driven Kaizen events and adherence to ISO/IPC standards.

The role requires hands-on leadership, training, and the ability to coach staff on lean principles, standard work, and problem-solving, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Associate degree (or HS with proven technical expertise) in a technical field.
• Minimum 5 years in an electronics manufacturing environment.
• Experience driving continuous improvement efforts and Lean initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with process engineers, production coordinators and supervisors to improve operator and process performance.
• Analyze and improve metrics on quality, rework, and efficiency.
• Encourage operators to actively participate in improvement activities.
• Ensure operators follow assembly instructions and perform checks.
• Review assembly instructions for adequacy and suggest revisions.
• Ensure process parameters (flux, alloy, machine program) are followed.
• Visually inspect in-process product for compliance.
• Support line operations including wave soldering, coating, depaneling, and hand soldering.
• Provide training for support functions and develop production training programs.
• Identify opportunities for standardization across processes, equipment, or products.
• Engage with PEs or QEs when needed and drive implementation of improvements.
• Educate staff on continuous improvement principles and foster a culture of excellence.

Skills

Electronic manufacturing

Through-hole assembly

ISO/IPC standards

Lean / Kaizen

ERP/MRP

Leadership

Mentor / coach

Communication

Education

Associate degree in technical field

HS degree or equivalent with technical expertise

Job description

Production Process Excellence Specialist (Electronics)

Full Time Mount Pleasant, PA, US

Key Responsibilities

• Work cooperatively with process engineers, production coordinators and supervisors to improve the performance of operators and processes
• Analyze and improve metrics on, but not limited to, quality, rework, and efficiency
• Encourage the operators to be active participants in improvement activities
• Ensure operators are using and following assembly instructions and performing successive checks
• Review adequacy of assembly instructions and make and/or recommend revisions
• Ensure defined process parameters are being followed (flux, alloy, machine program, etc.)
• Visually inspect in-process product for compliance
• Slide line, (line and direct slide)
• Wave and selective solder
• Coating
• Router and manual depanel
• Hand soldering
• Provide training on an as-needed basis for support functions
• Assist in developing and auditing production training programs during conception and periodic reviews
• Identify relevant process and tool/fixture opportunities
• Enlist the help of PEs or QEs when necessary
• Identify opportunities for standardization across processes, equipment, or products
• Facilitate and participate in implementation of improvement activities
• Educate and coach staff on continuous improvement principles
• Promote and support a culture of continuous improvement
• Promote the concept of individual responsibility for product excellence
• Create a positive work environment and set the standard for interdepartmental cooperation

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Expert knowledge of electronic manufacturing and assembly processes
• Through-hole experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of ISO standards and IPC standards
• Utilize Lean methodologies such as conducting Kaizen Events
• Intermediate ability in Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MRP/ERP
• Ability as a team builder, mentor, and coach
• Leadership ability including people management, meeting facilitation, and customer support
• Ability to communicate verbally and in written form with all people inside and outside the company
• Ability to multitask efficiently and adapt within a rapidly changing environment

Required Experience & Education

• Associate degree in a technical field (internal candidates may be considered with a HS degree or equivalent and proven technical expertise)
• Minimum 5 years in an electronics manufacturing environment
• Experience in driving continuous improvement efforts

Benefits

• Competitive pay and great benefits— including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off
• Be part of a company that’s growing, changing, and full of new opportunities
• A supportive, team-focused culture where your ideas matter
• Meaningful work that impacts industries making a difference in the world

Equal Opportunity Employer Intervala, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.