SMT Engineering Supervisor

The SMT Engineering Coordinator/Supervisor will plan, organize, direct, and coordinate production engineering activities in a fast-paced Tier 1 automotive facility. The facility operates 3 shifts per day, 5 days per week with weekend overtime as needed. Direct reports for this position include engineers and maintenance associates. This position will focus on new model activity and daily mass production support.

Job Summary:

• Responsible for managing manufacturing processes related to surface mount technology, SPI, AOI, screen printing, x-ray and reflow oven processes.
• Responsible for making sound business decisions, exercising good judgement and being highly motivated.
• Recommend and/or lead implementation of cost saving and reduction strategies.
• Direct personnel and coordinate daily production support activities to ensure quality and integrity of product.
• Responsible for developing and/or assisting with creating and maintaining technical documentation (WI’s, PM’s, POS’s, etc.)
• Responsible for providing support of new product build and equipment selection.
• Responsible for driving activities for OEE, Scrap, Yield and DPMO improvement to support plant performance metrics.
• Responsible for providing support of scrap reduction efforts through problem solving and process optimization.
• Advanced manufacturing line problem solving related to manufacturing process related defects.
• Responsible for driving Lean Manufacturing Initiatives through basic TPM, Kaizen and Lean methods.
• Responsible for providing support of Customer Audits and Visits through knowledge and process sharing.
• Responsible for creating and/or assisting with daily, weekly, monthly department reports and presentations.
• Work with cross-functional departments
• Responsible for creating, monitoring, updating, and completing staff evaluations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Knowledge skills and abilities:

• Promote and carry out the Core Values.
• Develop strong working relationship both internally and with customers.
• High ethical standards.
• Strong knowledge of Surface Mount Technology Processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate and interact with all levels of the organization.
• Commitment to high standards and the ability to inspire those qualities in others.
• Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Ability to support and train others.

Education:

• 2-year Technical College Degree in Related Field

Experience:

• 5 years in SMT environment
• Understanding of SMT component package types and typical markings
• Familiar with SMT packaging and IPC Standards
• Experienced with BOM reviews and component research
• Experienced with Gerber data using Graphic Code GCPrevu or similar software
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing concepts & techniques
• Strong mechanical aptitude including strong troubleshooting skills
• Able to read schematics/drawing and create comprehensive work instructions
• Strong data analysis skills and ability to use data to drive continuous improvement
• Knowledge of computer systems (specifically Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint) to perform and present analysis for necessary job duties.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to create and present concepts to internal teams and all levels of management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel & PowerPoint & Word

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Will supervise technical support staff (engineering, maintenance & dispatchers).

Working conditions:

• Factory setting with noise
• Open office setting
• Climate and humidity controlled

Physical Demands:

• Ability to work for long periods of time while sitting
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Visual ability to work accurately with detailed information and a computer screen
• Factory setting noise

Travel:

• Occasional travel for equipment verification, training, or benchmarking.