Surface Mount Technology (SMT) Lead Engineer

CEIA USA; Hudson (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Training opportunities

Rich Paid Time Off Plan

Premium health benefits

401(k) with company match

Annual Bonus Potential

Job summary

CEIA USA, headquartered in Hudson, OH, is seeking an experienced SMT Lead Engineer. You will play a crucial role in the planning, design, and maintenance of the circuit board assembly process, leading the establishment of the SMT manufacturing department.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and 6 to 10 years of progressive experience in manufacturing processes and technologies.

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 6 to 10 years of experience in manufacturing processes and technologies.
• Demonstrated success in technical leadership.
• Thorough knowledge of validation principles and engineering design fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate planning, design, and maintenance of circuit board assembly process.
• Lead Design for Manufacturability reviews.
• Ensure builds meet quality and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Electrical and automation programming

Analytical problem solving

Manufacturing process optimization

Leadership and mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Manufacturing, Industrial)

Tools

SMT equipment

Quality systems

Job description

Who is CEIA USA? Headquartered in Hudson, OH, CEIA USA is a world‑leading manufacturer of security screening equipment, specializing in the design, engineering and production of a complete range of devices including: Walk‑Through, Hand‑Held, Table‑Top and Ground Search Metal Detectors, Bottled Liquid Scanners, Non‑Metallic Cargo Inspection and Loss Prevention Systems.

Brief Description

Headquartered in Hudson, OH, CEIA USA is a world‑leading manufacturer of security screening equipment, specializing in the design, engineering and production of a complete range of devices including: Walk‑Through, Hand‑Held, Table‑Top and Ground Search Metal Detectors, Bottled Liquid Scanners, Non‑Metallic Cargo Inspection and Loss Prevention Systems. CEIA USA provides nationwide sales, service and customer support to public (federal, state and local governments) and private sector customers in North America. Dynamic solutions are the foundation of CEIA USA's commitment to customer satisfaction. www.ceia-usa.com

Essential Responsibilities

The Surface Mount Technology (SMT) Lead Engineer will play a critical role in the coordination of planning, design, implementation and maintenance of the circuit board assembly process. This position serves as a key liaison between Design, Operations, and Quality to ensure products are manufacturable, cost‑effective, and meet all quality and compliance standards. This role will be heavily involved in the support of line launch activities and participate directly in the build and commissioning process to gain comprehensive knowledge of equipment, workflows, and operational requirements.

Department Development and Leadership

• Lead the establishment and scaling of the SMT manufacturing department, including line layout, process definition, staffing, and operational readiness.
• Develop standardized manufacturing processes, work instructions, training programs, and operational procedures that align with ISO:9001 standards.
• Build and mentor a high‑performing SMT team including leads and operators through hiring, training, and performance management.
• Provide technical and operational leadership during line startup, commissioning, and production ramp activities.

Process Development

• Lead Design for Manufacturability reviews of Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA), Bills of Materials (BOMs), and processes.
• Develop scalable SMT manufacturing processes, including process flows, stencils, tooling, and fixturing, and validation methods.
• Drive process optimization activities focused on yield improvement, cycle time reduction, and defect prevention.
• Capture, standardize, and communicate lessons learned and best practices across SMT operations.

Manufacturing and Production Support

• Lead the transition of new products into production with robust and repeatable manufacturing processes.
• Oversee SMT equipment programming, setup validation, and process optimization for builds.
• Develop preventive maintenance and calibration strategies. Troubleshoot process equipment issues using root cause analysis and corrective action process.
• Support manufacturing scalability through line balancing, capacity analysis and operational planning.

Quality and Compliance

• Ensure all builds meet quality, traceability, and regulatory requirements.
• Support internal, customer, and third‑party audits.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation, reports, and records.

Communication and Collaboration

• Work cross‑functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing and Quality teams.
• Interface with equipment vendors for implementation and ongoing support.
• Present technical findings, updates, and recommendations to stakeholders.

Requirements

Education, Experience, and Knowledge

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Manufacturing, Industrial).
• 6 to 10 years’ experience and progressively increasing responsibility in the design, execution, and sustaining of manufacturing processes and technologies with technical leadership in high‑reliability SMT.
• Demonstrated success in 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.
• Electrical and automation programming aptitude.
• Experience planning, coordinating, and performing manufacturing engineering activities.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and innovative solution capabilities.

Summary

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Working Conditions

This job works in a manufacturing setting with time spent in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 50 pounds. This position requires moderate general handling including pushing, pulling, and grip with hands. Additionally, hand and finger dexterity includes fine finger, gross hand, pinching (thumb‑finger), keying and twisting at the hand and wrist. Specific vision abilities are required by this position that include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Supervisory Responsibility

The position will be responsible for hiring, training and leading a group of SMT operators.

AAP/EEO

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

At CEIA USA, we believe that taking care of our people is the key to building a thriving, high‑performing team. That’s why we offer a comprehensive and market-leading benefits package, designed to support your well‑being both inside and outside of work.

• Paid Training opportunities to enhance your Career, and Educational Assistance.
• A Rich Paid Time Off Plan—20-day (4-week) annual accrual starting at DOH that progressively increases with tenure.
• Select Paid Holidays, including the full period between Christmas and New Years—paid as Holiday Time.
• Premium health benefits, and wellness resources to keep you and your family supported.
  • Medical Plan options that include a $250/$500 PPO Deductible that is lucratively subsidized by the Company.
• Company Paid life insurance, short term disability, and long term disability.
• 401(k) with % match that is only capped by IRS maximums, and profit sharing; subject to eligibility requirements.
• Annual Bonus Potential after 1 full year of employment.