Manufacturing Process Engineer (Electronics Manufacturing)

About the Role

This position is located in a dynamic manufacturing environment and offers an opportunity to lead and optimize production processes for PCBA (Printed Circuit Board Assembly) and electronic subsystems.

Responsibilities

• Lead full SMT line setup, including solder paste printing, 3D SPI control, reflow profiling (vacuum/nitrogen), AOI tuning, X-ray validation, and electrical test integration.
• Optimize thermal PCB processes, including heavy copper, metal-core, and high-current assemblies.
• Establish process controls for Flying Probe electrical validation and functional testing.
• Drive yield improvement, scrap reduction, and cycle-time optimization.
• Develop PFMEA, control plans, DOE, SPC/CPK strategies.
• Design and implement scalable box-build manufacturing flow for complete electronic subsystems.
• Develop mechanical assembly processes, including torque control, harness integration, connectorization, and enclosure assembly.
• Establish ruggedization processes, including conformal coating, potting, sealing, and environmental protection.
• Define functional test protocols for integrated subsystems.
• Support builds of aerospace control modules, defense electronics assemblies, industrial power systems, medical device subsystems, and high-performance lighting modules.
• Ensure full material traceability and serialized tracking at the subsystem level.
• Ensure compliance with IPC Class 2/3 standards.
• Support and maintain ISO 9001 certification.
• Drive readiness for AS9100 (Aerospace), IATF 16949 (Automotive), and ISO 13485 (Medical).
• Collaborate with Quality on audits, corrective actions, and documentation control.
• Establish validated manufacturing processes suitable for regulated markets.
• Lead NPI builds and process validation for new product introductions.
• Evaluate and implement new equipment, tooling, automation, and production upgrades.
• Oversee thermal profiling, stencil design, panelization optimization, and assembly fixturing.
• Train and mentor operators and technicians on advanced manufacturing controls.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in EMS/PCB-A manufacturing.
• Extensive hands-on SMT setup experience (SPI, AOI, reflow profiling, X-ray validation).
• Experience with Flying Probe or ICT testing environments.
• Experience implementing or managing box-build and subsystem integration lines.
• Strong knowledge of thermal PC processes.
• BS in Electrical, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering.

Skills

• Manufacturing Process Engineering with extensive experience in electronics manufacturing, PCB assembly (PCBA), and Surface Mount Technology (SMT).
• Proven expertise in process improvement, new product introduction (NPI), Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma methodologies, statistical process control (SPC), PFMEA, and design of experiments (DOE).
• Strong background in production engineering, continuous improvement, process validation, quality assurance, and root cause analysis.
• Hands-on experience with AOI, SPI, X-ray inspection, reflow soldering, Flying Probe testing, and box-build assembly operations.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, AS9100, IPC standards, manufacturing operations, and industrial engineering principles.
• Track record of optimizing production processes, improving yield, reducing defects, and supporting high-reliability manufacturing environments.

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 1st shift

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance

Pay

$100,000 - $130,000 per year