SMT Production Lead — PCBAs, NPI, 5S, Automation | Equity

Neros Technologies; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Neros Technologies is seeking an SMT Supervisor to lead day-to-day production of PCBAs and prototypes in a high-volume, automated environment.

You will supervise line operators and technicians, drive 5S/lean initiatives, and optimize throughput, yield, and uptime while maintaining safety and quality. A Bachelor's in engineering or equivalent experience plus 5+ years in SMT PCBA production with leadership is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or hands-on experience in SMT PCBA production.
• 5+ years in SMT PCBA production, including 2+ years in a supervisory role.
• Experience with 5S and lean manufacturing.
• Familiarity with IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001.
• Ability to lead and coach a fast-moving team.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day production of SMT PCBAs and prototypes in a high-volume, highly automated environment, ensuring output, quality, and delivery targets are met every shift
• Supervise, schedule, and develop SMT line operators, material handlers, and technicians, providing coaching, training, and clear performance expectations
• Drive adoption and sustainment of 5S and visual management across the SMT floor, keeping the line clean, organized, and audit-ready
• Partner with process and manufacturing engineering to run line changeovers, support NPI builds, and transition prototypes into high-volume production
• Own line performance metrics (throughput, first-pass yield, downtime, scrap) and lead daily stand‑up meetings, escalating and resolving bottlenecks quickly
• Identify and implement automation and continuous improvement opportunities that reduce touch time, cycle time, and operator dependencyEnsure adherence to SOPs, work instructions, ESD controls, and quality requirements, and support root cause analysis and corrective actions on line defects
• Coordinate with materials, planning, and quality teams to maintain kitting accuracy, feeder and stencil readiness, and material flow to the line
• Maintain a safe work environment and enforce EHS policies

Skills

SMT PCBA production

Leadership

Lean manufacturing/5S

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

SMT equipment knowledge

Job description

Neros Technologies is seeking an SMT Supervisor to lead day-to-day production of PCBAs and prototypes in a high-volume, automated environment.

You will supervise line operators and technicians, drive 5S/lean initiatives, and optimize throughput, yield, and uptime while maintaining safety and quality. A Bachelor's in engineering or equivalent experience plus 5+ years in SMT PCBA production with leadership is required.