Description

Spartronics designs, manufactures, and manages the full lifecycle of robust electronic and electromechanical devices for commercial aerospace, defense, space, instrumentation and control, life sciences and medical device applications. Our proven experience in complex problem solving, uncompromising attention to detail, program management and thorough documentation processes enables our customers to achieve excellence.

Basic Purpose of Position: Develops or improves manufacturing process for new or existing products. Performs advanced, long term and complex project management for the development, implementation and maintenance of surface mount and/or through hole printed circuit board assemblies. Applies lean manufacturing principles to improve production quality or decrease manufacturing costs.

Primary or Major Responsibilities: 

· Develop, analyze and improve processes to increase efficiency of production, analyze root cause, generate reports and implement corrective or preventative actions

· Preview, introduce and review prototype and provide feedback to customer to increase manufacturability and efficiencies

· Investigate, establish and implement requirements for equipment tooling, materials, and methods of manufacturing including make or buy decisions and facility layout as required for new or revised products from pilots through normal production

· Interface with appropriate internal department personnel to ensure process integrity

· Prepare and rework labor cost estimate and manufacturing cost reduction plans

· Provide technical expertise to production personnel

· Train supervisors and operators

Safety: Ensure that all assignments are performed in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, Provincial and Company safety and health regulations, and where applicable, proper personal protective equipment is utilized.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Requirements:  

· BA/BS in chemistry, mechanical or industrial engineering and a minimum of five years related experience preferably in printed circuit assembly manufacturing or related degree with progressive experience in manufacturing or other job-related experience deemed acceptable by the hiring team.

· Green/black belt certification preferred

· Experience with advanced PCB technologies; strong in time and motion measurement of operations

· Ability to function effectively in a team environment

· Effective communication skills driven by attention to detail

· Strong DFM and NPI skills

· Excellent analytical skills using Six Sigma and Lean Principles

· Knowledge of quality assurance and control principles and practices

· Self-motivated and self-managed 

· Full color vision is an essential job requirement. Color identification test may be required pre-hire

• Additionally, some combination of the experience below may be required:
  • Experience with SMT assembly and reflow soldering
  • Experience with lead free materials and technologies
  • Experience with flex and rigid flex PCB assembly 
  • Experience with high density interconnect technology
  • Experience with micro-via interconnect technology
  • Experience with hybrid construction materials

Spartronics LLC is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer – EOE/MF/V/D.