SMT Process Technician I - Drive Process Improvement & NPI

Socket.dev; Hudsonville (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev in Michigan is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support production and process improvements in a low‑volume, high‑mix environment. You will collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Operations and Quality to optimize SMT, EA and final assembly processes.

Responsibilities include root cause analysis, developing standard work, line changeovers, and setups for incoming reels, with emphasis on data-driven Kaizen and ISO 9001 awareness. Travel limited.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• AOI and SPI programming experience preferred.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Manufacturing, Engineering and Quality with process improvements.
• Coordinate activities with Manufacturing, Operations, Quality and Product Development.
• Perform line changeovers between production runs and setups for SMT reels.
• Develop standard work and document root cause analyses for production issues.

Skills

Root Cause Analysis

Production Support

Process Improvement

Team Collaboration

Attention to Detail

Education

Associate's degree preferred

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

SMT equipment

AOI/SPI programming

Job description

Socket.dev in Michigan is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support production and process improvements in a low‑volume, high‑mix environment. You will collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Operations and Quality to optimize SMT, EA and final assembly processes.

Responsibilities include root cause analysis, developing standard work, line changeovers, and setups for incoming reels, with emphasis on data-driven Kaizen and ISO 9001 awareness. Travel limited.