PCA Production Process Engineer

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Works to improve manufacturing processes and methods for cost-reduction, quality improvement and efficiency, in the PCA area.

· Prepare and presents plans for the above and coordinates deployment including assistance with training requirements of team members.

· Assists Production Manager and Supervisor in improving a system of production controls, standard operating procedures, safety, quality control and training.

· Performs research, design and development of manufacturing processes including production flow, assembly methods and production equipment.

· Assists with the manufacturing launch (PILOT) of new/revised products including establishing goals, training team members and evaluating results.

· Assist with execution of validation protocols and reports for the PCA area.

· Research and evaluate new tools, equipment and technologies for the PCA manufacturing area.

· Work with production and manufacturing engineers to improve quality and increase throughput in the printed circuit board assembly area.

· Apply statistical methods and perform product/process analysis for cost reduction, quality improvement, and improved efficiency on released products.

· Support Kaizen efforts as a member of a cross-functional team.

· Suggests, supports 6S improvements and initiatives.

Specific Knowledge and Skills:

· Planning skills, the ability to think ahead and plan over a 3 to 6-month time span.

· Management skills, the ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.

· Technical skills in PCA manufacturing processes and methods.

· Tool and fixture development experience.

· Quality driven and gives meticulous attention to detail.

· Problem analysis and problem resolution skills.

· Excellent interpersonal, communication and writing skills.

Education and Experience:

· Bachelor's degree in a related Engineering science/field or 8-10 years of PCBA and SMT process experience or an equivalent combination of skills and education.

· Experience with DFM/DFx analysis for printed circuit boards.

· Knowledge of Kaizen, 6S and Lean Manufacturing techniques.

· CAD/CAM Proficiency. SolidWorks, OnShape or AutoCad.

· Experience with MicroSoft Office programs.

· Computer proficiency.

· IPC 610 certification a plus.

· Knowledge of PPAP a plus.

Physical Demands:

· Typical physical effort includes frequent lifting or moving of light to moderately weighted materials along with bending or kneeling.

· The use of fine motor skills in the hands to examine, repair, disassemble and reassemble products

· Ability to sit for extended periods of time on the phone or at an assembly bench

· Regularly required to talk or hear; stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel

Work Environment:

· Work performed in both a production shop environment and an office environment

· Expected domestic travel 20% annually

· Regularly must attend to other workstations to investigate processes, make changes, communicate with employees and work with Management team.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Pay: $85,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year