Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Juniper; Melville (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Juniper in Melville, NY is seeking an experienced Senior Manufacturing Engineer to drive process development and continuous improvement for electronic assemblies. You will optimize SMT and PCBA processes, support production equipment, and partner with engineering teams to enhance quality, manufacturability, and efficiency.

The role emphasizes developing documentation, programming SMT equipment, and collaborating across design, quality, and supply chain to launch new products and improve existing

Qualifications

• 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience for electronic/electromechanical products.
• Strong expertise in PCBA, SMT assembly, RF products, and related processes.
• Experience creating manufacturing documentation and tooling.
• Proficiency with CAD software and MES/ERP systems.
• Hands-on programming/support for SMT production equipment.
• Experience in regulated manufacturing environments (aerospace/defense/cleanroom).
• Familiarity with Costpoint, ERP, and MS Office; strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop processes, work instructions, tooling, fixtures, and routings.
• Create and maintain assembly documentation using CAD/manufacturing software.
• Review engineering docs (drawings, schematics, Gerbers, BOMs) for improvements.
• Program, validate, and optimize SMT equipment and processes.
• Troubleshoot SMT/reflow/PCBA equipment; maximize uptime with vendors.
• Lead root cause investigations and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Design Engineering for DFM recommendations.
• Support layout, capacity planning, and lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Collaborate across engineering, quality, production, and supply chain.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

PCBA manufacturing

SMT assembly

CAD software

MES/ERP systems

SMT equipment programming

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

CAD software

MES

ERP platforms

Costpoint

MS Office

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Manufacturing Engineer to drive process development and continuous improvement for complex electronic assemblies. This role will focus on optimizing SMT and PCBA manufacturing processes, supporting production equipment, and partnering with engineering teams to improve product quality, manufacturability, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop manufacturing processes, work instructions, assembly documentation, tooling, fixtures, and production routings to support efficient, repeatable manufacturing.
• Create and maintain detailed assembly documentation using CAD and manufacturing software to ensure consistent product quality.
• Review engineering documentation including mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, PCB layouts, Gerber files, CAD models, and bills of materials while identifying opportunities for design and documentation improvements.
• Program, validate, and optimize SMT equipment, including pick-and-place programs, reflow oven profiles, and PCB panelization for new product introductions and production updates.
• Troubleshoot and maintain SMT, reflow, and PCBA manufacturing equipment, coordinating with equipment vendors when necessary to maximize uptime.
• Lead root cause investigations for manufacturing defects, implement corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, throughput, and cost reduction.
• Partner with Design Engineering to provide Design for Manufacturability (DFM) recommendations that improve production efficiency and product reliability.
• Support manufacturing layout, workflow optimization, capacity planning, and lean manufacturing initiatives to improve overall operational performance.
• Collaborate across engineering, quality, production, and supply chain teams to successfully launch new products and improve existing manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience supporting electronic or electromechanical products.
• Strong expertise in PCBA manufacturing, SMT assembly, RF products, and electronic assembly processes, including soldering and sweat-down techniques.
• Experience developing manufacturing documentation, production processes, and assembly tooling.
• Proficiency with CAD software and manufacturing systems such as MES and ERP platforms.
• Hands-on experience programming and supporting SMT production equipment is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with CNC machining or mechanical design is a plus.
• Experience working in regulated manufacturing environments such as aerospace, defense, military, or cleanroom production is preferred.
• Proficiency with Costpoint, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across multiple engineering and manufacturing disciplines.
• Comprehensive benefits package available beginning on your first day of employment.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with a generous 6% company match.
• Competitive paid time off (PTO) program.
• Company-paid life insurance, AD&D, and short-term disability coverage.
• 9/80 work schedule, providing every other Friday off.