Smt Engineer

6AM City, LLC; Kentucky; On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

6AM City, LLC is seeking an SMT Engineer to lead planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of SMT and circuit board assembly processes in a high-reliability environment. You will collaborate with Design, Operations, and Quality to ensure manufacturability, cost efficiency, and quality compliance.

The role covers establishing scalable SMT operations, developing standard work, training teams, and driving DFMs to production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Manufacturing, or Industrial preferred).
• 6+ years in design, execution, and sustaining manufacturing processes with SMT.
• Proven leadership in high-reliability SMT environments.
• Knowledge of validation principles and quality systems.
• Experience with automation programming for manufacturing equipment.
• Experience with ISO 9001 quality management systems.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of SMT and circuit board assembly manufacturing processes.
• Partner with Design, Operations, and Quality to ensure products are manufacturable, cost-effective, and meet established quality standards.
• Support new line launches, equipment commissioning, and production ramp-up activities to ensure smooth transitions into manufacturing.
• Establish and scale SMT manufacturing operations, including line setup, process development, staffing, and overall operational readiness.
• Develop and maintain standardized processes, detailed work instructions, training programs, and operational procedures for SMT production.
• Hire, train, mentor, and manage SMT production teams to build strong technical capability and high-performance culture.
• Conduct Design for Manufacturability (DFM) reviews of PCB assemblies, BOMs, and manufacturing processes to optimize production.
• Develop and optimize SMT processes, tooling, stencils, fixtures, and validation methods to improve quality, yield, and efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality enhancement, yield improvement, efficiency gains, and defect reduction.
• Lead new product introductions and manage the transition of products from development into full production.
• Oversee SMT equipment programming, setup, validation, maintenance, and calibration programs to ensure reliable operation.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing and equipment issues using structured root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Support production scalability through capacity planning, line balancing, and operational planning to meet run-rate and productivity targets.
• Ensure compliance with quality, traceability, regulatory, and audit requirements across SMT manufacturing operations.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date technical documentation for processes, equipment, and validation activities.
• Coordinate with equipment vendors for implementation, optimization, and ongoing technical support of SMT machinery and tools.
• Present technical updates, findings, and recommendations to stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.

Skills

SMT process development

Manufacturing leadership

Root cause analysis

Process validation

Equipment programming

Quality systems

DFM reviews

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

SMT equipment

ISO 9001 documentation

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: SMT Engineer

The SMT Engineer leads the planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of SMT and circuit board assembly manufacturing processes. This role partners closely with Design, Operations, and Quality teams to ensure products are manufacturable, cost-effective, and compliant with quality standards, while establishing and scaling SMT manufacturing operations and providing technical leadership in high-reliability environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of SMT and circuit board assembly manufacturing processes.
• Partner with Design, Operations, and Quality teams to ensure products are manufacturable, cost-effective, and meet established quality standards.
• Support new line launches, equipment commissioning, and production ramp-up activities to ensure smooth transitions into manufacturing.
• Establish and scale SMT manufacturing operations, including line setup, process development, staffing, and overall operational readiness.
• Develop and maintain standardized processes, detailed work instructions, training programs, and operational procedures for SMT production.
• Hire, train, mentor, and manage SMT production teams to build strong technical capability and high-performance culture.
• Conduct Design for Manufacturability (DFM) reviews of PCB assemblies, bills of materials (BOMs), and manufacturing processes to optimize production.
• Develop and optimize SMT processes, tooling, stencils, fixtures, and validation methods to improve quality, yield, and efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality enhancement, yield improvement, efficiency gains, and defect reduction.
• Lead new product introductions and manage the transition of products from development into full production.
• Oversee SMT equipment programming, setup, validation, maintenance, and calibration programs to ensure reliable operation.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing and equipment issues using structured root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Support production scalability through capacity planning, line balancing, and operational planning to meet run-rate and productivity targets.
• Ensure compliance with quality, traceability, regulatory, and audit requirements across SMT manufacturing operations.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date technical documentation for processes, equipment, and validation activities.
• Coordinate with equipment vendors for implementation, optimization, and ongoing technical support of SMT machinery and tools.
• Present technical updates, findings, and recommendations to stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferably Electrical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering.
• At least 6 years of experience in the design, execution, and sustaining of manufacturing processes and technologies, with technical leadership in high-reliability SMT environments.
• Proven track record of technical leadership in designing and implementing manufacturing processes that meet cost, productivity, run-rate, and quality expectations.
• Thorough knowledge of validation principles, manufacturing processes, quality systems, and engineering design fundamentals.
• Demonstrated electrical and automation programming aptitude applicable to manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Experience planning, coordinating, and performing a broad range of manufacturing engineering activities.
• Strong SMT engineering skills, including SMT process development, optimization, and troubleshooting.
• Experience in engineering management or technical team leadership within a manufacturing context.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• MEMS Lorain Community College credential or a degree in Mechatronics, Electrical, or Electronic Engineering is highly desirable.
• Experience working within ISO 9001 quality management systems and related documentation and audit practices.
• Experience in SMT management, including team leadership and operational oversight.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including Design, Operations, Quality, and external equipment vendors.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present technical updates, findings, and recommendations to diverse stakeholders.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and a structured approach to optimizing quality, yield, and efficiency.

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