Backend Assembly Engineer (Electronics Manufacturing)(A Group MLB._.MFG)-Houston,TX

About the role

The successful candidate will lead and manage production operations in an electronics manufacturing environment, ensuring adherence to schedules and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Monitor real-time production status, output, and Work-In-Progress (WIP) to ensure schedule attainment and on-time delivery.
• Track key shopfloor indicators such as throughput, cycle time, downtime, and bottleneck stations; initiate recovery actions when gaps are identified.
• Maintain daily production dashboards and ensure data accuracy in ERP/MES systems.
• Identify production constraints (manpower, material, equipment, quality holds, test capacity) and drive timely resolution.
• Carefully coordinate with Planning, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, and Logistics teams to secure resources and restore line flow.
• Support escalation management with clear problem statements, containment actions, and recovery plans.
• Manage daily assembly line execution, including line balance, station readiness, and staffing allocation to meet output targets.
• Ensure work instructions, tooling, and fixtures are available and correctly used at the line.
• Support quick response to abnormal events (line stops, defects, material shortages) to minimize production impact.
• Provide on-floor guidance to operators and line leaders to reinforce standard work, safety practices, and quality requirements.
• Aid in operator onboarding, cross-training, and skill matrix updates to improve flexibility and coverage.
• Maintain discipline in attendance, task assignment, and shift handoff execution.
• Ensure assembly operations follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), ESD controls, safety regulations, and customer requirements.
• Support defect containment, rework coordination, and quality gate execution to protect outgoing quality.
• Promote proactive safety behaviors on the production floor to prevent incidents and near misses.
• Prepare daily/weekly production summaries and communicate progress, risks, and action items to management.
• Maintain clear documentation of issues, root causes, and follow-up actions; ensure closure with defined owners and timelines.
• Support leadership meetings by providing accurate data, line status, and improvement recommendations.
• Drive small-scale continuous improvement actions (5S, line layout optimization, standard work refinement) to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
• Support cost improvement through reducing rework, scrap, material waste, and non-value-added activities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent with 3+ years of production management experience in the electronics manufacturing industry; OR Associate’s degree (or above) with 2+ years of production management experience in electronics manufacturing.
• Strong ability to manage shopfloor execution, prioritize issues, and drive quick recovery actions under pressure.
• Good communication and coordination skills to work effectively across multiple functions.
• Basic knowledge of manufacturing quality concepts and problem-solving methodologies.

Qualifications

• Technical & Professional Skills:
• - Familiarity with consumer electronics manufacturing processes, including assembly, testing, and backend operations; SMT knowledge is a plus.
• - Experience using ERP/MES systems and production data analysis tools for tracking and decision-making.
• - Possession of an OSHA 10-Hour General Industry training certificate.
• - Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint) for data analysis, reporting, and presentations.
• - Multilingual communication skills preferred, including English, Spanish, and Mandarin Chinese, with the ability to work in cross-cultural teams.
• - Strong capability to motivate frontline teams and handle conflicts professionally in a production environment.
• - Ability to quickly identify issues on the line and drive effective resolution to protect schedule and delivery performance.

Skills

• - Technical skills relevant to electronics manufacturing, including familiarity with consumer electronics processes, SMT knowledge, ERP/MES systems, and Microsoft Office.
• - Leadership and team development skills, including guiding operators and line leaders, assisting with onboarding and cross-training, and maintaining discipline.
• - Quality and safety compliance, including adherence to SOPs, ESD controls, safety regulations, and customer requirements.
• - Continuous improvement skills, including driving small-scale continuous improvement actions and supporting cost improvement initiatives.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including competitive salary, career growth opportunities, and participation in cutting-edge technology projects in the electronics manufacturing industry.

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Flexible working hours, including shift changes, weekends, and overtime as needed to support production and urgent escalations.

Additional Information

Equal employment opportunity is provided to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are a federal contractor or subcontractor and are committed to meeting the goals of the ADA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.