SMT Line Supervisor/Engineer (ZZ MLB_MFG A Group)-Houston,TX

Key Responsibilities

• Directly supervise a team of SMT Operators, Technicians, and other line personnel.
• Manage the daily shift start-up, ensuring all lines are staffed, supplied, and ready for production.
• Monitor line performance in real-time, including cycle times, throughput, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Execute the production schedule, ensuring on-time delivery and communicating any issues that may impact deadlines.
• Cookordination with the previous and following shifts to ensure a smooth transition and continuity of operations.

Quality Assurance

• Enforce strict adherence to quality standards, IPC-A-610, and workmanship guidelines.
• Oversee first-article inspections and in-process quality checks.
• Lead containment and root cause analysis for defects, non-conformances, and customer returns.
• Partner with the Quality Department to implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

Technical Process & Equipment Oversight

• Possess a strong working knowledge of SMT equipment (Screen Printers, Pick-and-Place, Reflow Ovens, AOI, SPI, X-Ray).
• Troubleshoot process and equipment issues swiftly to minimize downtime.
• Escalate complex technical problems to Maintenance or Engineering and provide clear, detailed information.
• Ensure all equipment preventative maintenance (PM) is performed as scheduled.

Team Development & Safety

• Train, mentor, and develop shift personnel on standard operating procedures (SOPs), safety protocols, and technical skills.
• Conduct performance evaluations, provide constructive feedback, and manage attendance and timekeeping.
• Foster a culture of safety, ensuring a clean and organized (5S) work environment and that all safety policies are followed.
• Manage employee relations, resolve conflicts, and maintain high team morale on the off-shift.

Continuous Improvement & Administration

• Utilize Lean Manufacturing and 5S principles to identify waste and drive process improvements.
• Analyze production data to identify trends and opportunities for efficiency gains.
• Complete all required shift reports, including production summaries, downtime logs, and quality reports.
• Manage inventory of consumables (solder paste, stencils, nozzles, feeders) for the shift.