Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Link Technical Talent; Shelton (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

State-of-the-Art Facility

Excellent Benefits Package

Job summary

Link Technical Talent is seeking a Senior Process Engineer in Shelton, Connecticut, specializing in electronics manufacturing. This role involves leading SMT process development and driving continuous improvement initiatives while mentoring junior engineers.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in SMT and a desire to progress into engineering leadership. The position offers a competitive salary range of $120,000 – $140,000 along with excellent benefits and relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• Experience in process engineering within electronics manufacturing.
• Knowledge of SMT processes and technology.
• Proven track record of driving process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead SMT process development and optimization.
• Drive yield improvements and efficiency projects.
• Support new product introductions and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Process Engineering background

Background within SMT, PCB, PCBA, or electronics manufacturing

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Continuous improvement experience

Job description

Senior Process Engineer – Electronics / SMT Manufacturing

Shelton, Connecticut (Commutable from: New Haven, Waterbury, Bridgeport, Seymour, Milford, Shelton, Danbury, Hartford)

$120,000 – $140,000 + Relocation Assistance + Progression to Engineering Leadership + State-of-the-Art Facility + Excellent Benefits Package

Are you a Process Engineer from an electronics/SMT manufacturing background looking to join a growing and technically advanced business, offering long-term progression into engineering leadership?

Do you want to work with cutting-edge SMT technology, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and play a key role in shaping the future of manufacturing operations within a state-of-the-art electronics manufacturing facility?

This is an exciting time to join a well-established manufacturer that continues to invest heavily in technology, automation, equipment, and employee development. The company has built an excellent reputation within the industry and offers long-term career stability and progression opportunities.

In this highly technical role, you will lead SMT process development and optimization activities. You will drive process improvements, improve yields and efficiency, support new product introductions, and work closely with engineering, quality, production, and maintenance teams.

You will also play a key role in mentoring junior engineers, leading engineering projects, supporting customer technical reviews, and helping to shape the future direction of manufacturing processes. The company sees this position progressing into a formal engineering leadership role within the next few years.

This role would suit a Process Engineer looking to join a growing and technically advanced business where they can develop their leadership skills while remaining heavily involved in cutting-edge manufacturing technology.

The Role

• Lead SMT process development, optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Drive yield improvements, root cause investigations, and manufacturing efficiency projects
• Support New Product Introductions (NPI)
• Mentor junior engineers and progress toward an Engineering Leadership position

The Person

• Process Engineering background
• Background within SMT, PCB, PCBA, or electronics manufacturing
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement experience
• Looking for long-term progression into engineering leadership within a growing and stable business

Key Words

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