SMT Process Engineer

Spectrum Control; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum Control is seeking an SMT Process Engineer to lead manufacturing processes for Surface Mount Technology. You will partner with Design Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality to support NPI, optimize production, and ensure aerospace/defense readiness.

You will drive process improvements and help transition new products into manufacturing. The role requires knowledge of SMT soldering, reflow, AOI, SPI, and process control, plus experience with SPC and AS9100.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience).
• 3-10 years of experience in aerospace, defense, electronics, or other high-reliability manufacturing environments.
• Experience supporting NPI-to-production transfers and manufacturing process development.
• Working knowledge of IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, AS9100, and related quality requirements.
• Experience with Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA), CAPA, SPC, Lean Manufacturing, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience developing, qualifying, or supporting SMT electronics assembly processes, reflow soldering, and other special manufacturing processes preferred.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, BOMs, specifications, and manufacturing documentation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) by developing manufacturing processes, work instructions, and Design for Manufacturability (DFM) solutions to ensure successful production readiness.
• Develop, qualify, and optimize SMT manufacturing processes including solder paste printing, stencil design, pick-and-place programming, component placement optimization, reflow soldering, AOI/SPI process optimization, and other electronics manufacturing processes to improve yield, throughput, quality, and process capability.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation including work instructions, process flows, assembly procedures, and visual manufacturing aids.
• Provide day-to-day technical support to manufacturing operations, resolving process-related issues and ensuring stable, repeatable production performance.
• Support qualification, validation, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of SMT manufacturing equipment including stencil printers, pick-and-place systems, reflow ovens, AOI, and SPI equipment.
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions related to quality, yield, throughput, and manufacturing process issues.
• Analyze manufacturing data and apply Statistical Process Control (SPC) and other data-driven methodologies to improve process capability and product reliability.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on first-pass yield, scrap reduction, rework reduction, cycle-time improvement, and operational efficiency.
• Support qualification and deployment of new equipment, tooling, fixtures, automation technologies, and manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Operations teams to improve manufacturability, reliability, and production efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100, IPC, customer, and regulatory requirements through robust process controls, documentation, and participation in customer, supplier, and internal audits.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related engineering field

Tools

SPC

Lean Manufacturing

RCCA/CAPA

AS9100

Job description

At Spectrum Control, most departments operate on a 4-day, 10-hour work schedule in exchange for a 3-day weekend. We offer competitive wages and PTO, plus our benefits begin on day 1 of employment. Come join a workforce where we put you first!

JOB SUMMARY

The SMT Process Engineer serves as the technical lead for Surface Mount Technology (SMT) manufacturing processes while partnering with Design Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality to support New Product Introduction (NPI), optimize production processes, improve yield, and ensure successful transition of aerospace and defense electronics into manufacturing.

COMPENSATION RANGE

The expected compensation range for this position is $90,000.00 to $140,000.00 annually.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) by developing manufacturing processes, work instructions, and Design for Manufacturability (DFM) solutions to ensure successful production readiness.
• Develop, qualify, and optimize SMT manufacturing processes including solder paste printing, stencil design, pick-and-place programming, component placement optimization, reflow soldering, AOI/SPI process optimization, and other electronics manufacturing processes to improve yield, throughput, quality, and process capability.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation including work instructions, process flows, assembly procedures, and visual manufacturing aids.
• Provide day-to-day technical support to manufacturing operations, resolving process-related issues and ensuring stable, repeatable production performance.
• Support qualification, validation, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of SMT manufacturing equipment including stencil printers, pick-and-place systems, reflow ovens, AOI, and SPI equipment.
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions related to quality, yield, throughput, and manufacturing process issues.
• Analyze manufacturing data and apply Statistical Process Control (SPC) and other data-driven methodologies to improve process capability and product reliability.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on first-pass yield, scrap reduction, rework reduction, cycle-time improvement, and operational efficiency.
• Support qualification and deployment of new equipment, tooling, fixtures, automation technologies, and manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Operations teams to improve manufacturability, reliability, and production efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100, IPC, customer, and regulatory requirements through robust process controls, documentation, and participation in customer, supplier, and internal audits.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience).
• 3-10 years of experience in aerospace, defense, electronics, or other high-reliability manufacturing environments.
• Experience supporting NPI-to-production transfers and manufacturing process development.
• Working knowledge of IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, AS9100, and related quality requirements.
• Experience with Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA), CAPA, SPC, Lean Manufacturing, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience developing, qualifying, or supporting SMT electronics assembly processes, reflow soldering, and other special manufacturing processes preferred.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, BOMs, specifications, and manufacturing documentation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• This position is based in a regulated electronics manufacturing environment supporting aerospace and defense programs and requires regular presence on the production floor as well as close collaboration with cross-functional teams.

• It is located in our Delmar, DE manufacturing facility.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)