Profit Center Manager, Printed Circuit Board Assembly

Jobtailor

New Haven (CT)

On-site

USD 95,000 - 125,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Jobtailor in New Haven, CT, seeks an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to lead SMT/PCBA process development and NPI activities. You will implement tooling, documentation, and process improvements across PCBAs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize yield and delivery.

The role requires 5+ years in SMT/PCBA and Lean manufacturing, with hands-on expertise in stencil design, SPI/AOI, and reflow processes.

Qualifications

BS in Manufacturing/Industrial Eng or related field.
Minimum 5 years SMT/PCBA development experience.
Lean Manufacturing experience required.
Strong SMT process development and technical leadership.
Proven track record improving yield, quality, cycle time.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement tooling, processes, documentation, and instructions for PCBA.
Conduct DOE, PFMEA, and other methods to improve processes and quality.
Configure BOMs and routings for PCBA/systems per product structures and procedures.
Demonstrate knowledge of stencil design, solder paste, stencil printing, pick and place, and solder reflow.
Determine root causes of PCBA defects and implement changes.
Review assembly operations for accuracy and optimization.
Lead NPI activities for all electronic assemblies.
Order equipment, tools, and instruments for new processes.

Skills

SMT Development

PFMEA

DOE

Lean Manufacturing

NPI

Education

Bachelor's in Manufacturing/Industrial Eng

Tools

SPI

AOI

Reflow Ovens

Placement Equipment

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Develop and implement tooling, processes, documentation, and instructions for PCBAs.
Conduct Design of Experiments (DOE), Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), and other methodologies to improve processes and quality.
Configure Bill of Materials (BOMs) and routings for Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBA)/systems in accordance with product structures, standards, and internal procedures.
Demonstrate strong knowledge of stencil design, solder paste characteristics, stencil printing, pick and place, and solder reflow processes.
Determine root causes of PCBA defects and implement necessary changes.
Continuously review assembly operations for accuracy, proper manufacturing methods, and optimization of manufacturing processes.
Participate in and lead New Product Introduction (NPI) activities for all electronic assemblies.
Order equipment, tools, and instruments for new processes.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related field of study.
Must have a minimum of 5 years of Surface Mount Technology (SMT) or PCBA development experience.
Lean Manufacturing experience is required.
Strong background in Surface Mount Technology (SMT) processes and process development, with the ability to serve as a technical expert.
Proven ability to lead improvements in process yield, quality, cycle time, inventory accuracy, and delivery.
Proficiency in Surface Mount Technology (SMT) equipment programming and troubleshooting, including placement equipment, Solder Paste Inspection (SPI), Automated Optical Inspection (AOI), printing, and reflow ovens.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook).

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Surface Mount Technology (SMT) processes and development, with a strong focus on improving process yield, quality, and efficiency in PCB assembly. Proficient in leading New Product Introduction (NPI) activities and optimizing manufacturing processes through effective tooling and documentation.

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