Production Cable Electronics Technician / Assistant Supervisor

DEM Manufacturing is seeking an experienced, hands-on, and detail-oriented Production Cable Electronics Technician to assist the supervision of our cable electronics and solder assembly team.

This position directly reports to the Production Supervisor with intent for career growth and advancement, succession planning, and continuous improvement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with the Production Supervisor to perform electronic and mechanical assembly and sub-assembly production, routine and advanced soldering of small cable assemblies, surface mount and through hole PCBs, and potting enclosures according to documented procedures and applicable standards using hand tools and a variety of electronics assembly equipment.
• Perform operations necessary to build flexible cable assemblies, rigid assemblies, cutting and stripping wire, potting, crimping, and soldering.
• Coordinate with the injection molding operations, pre-assembly functions and QC to ensure work orders are accurate, complete, kitted with the required components, and advanced through the production process in a timely manner.
• Assist in the assignment, tracking, and documentation of work orders, reporting of work completed, and performing rework as needed.
• Assist the entry and mid-level production cable assemblers with skills development and troubleshooting.
• Participate with the Engineering team to help define and improve work instructions, bills of material, process routings, time studies and production rates, and QC processes.
• Work with the Engineering team to develop prototypes, first articles and known good assemblies, and to implement continuous improvement and lean manufacturing practices.
• Substitute for the Production Supervisor during time-off periods.
• Other associated tasks as required.

Qualifications, Education, & Experience

• Five years or more of experience in: 1) wire or PCBA soldering; 2) assembly of electronic, electro-mechanical, and cabling; 3) or equivalent.
• IPC-A-620, IPC J-STD-001, and/or IPC-A-610 certifications desired.
• Experience in an ISO 9001, ITAR, and / or government contracting organization.
• High school diploma (GED or High School Equivalence), trade, and/or specialized training.
• Experience leading people and teams.

Competencies

• Must be familiar with electronic assembly and measuring tools, wire cutting and stripping, crimping, cable sleeving, solder splicing, heat applications, multimeter reading, wire routing, potting and encapsulation, Cirris testing or similar, and interpreting visual aids such as bills of material, work instructions, and drawings.
• Must gain a thorough understanding of DEM Manufacturing policies, products, processes, and methods.
• Basic computer skills, able to navigate through windows and DEM computer files.
• Self-motivated attitude with the ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced, timeline-driven environment.
• Reliable, and able to show up to work daily and on time.
• Able to pass a background check and drug screen.
• Able to work in a team to identify deficiencies and recommend opportunities for improvement.

Physical Demands

• Repetitive motion.
• Must be able to stand for most of the day.
• Able to lift 30 lbs.

About DEM

Design Engineering Manufacturing (DEM) is an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) that specializes in developing, designing and manufacturing small, rugged, molded electronic components. DEM’s talented team and reputation for producing innovative high-quality products, has the company positioned for consistent and significant growth. Throughout its 26-year history of building long term customer relationships, steady growth, and high profitability, DEM has focused on the following key factors to position the company for continued growth and success:

1. Exceed our customer’s expectations.

2. Continuously develop and design new rugged, dependable and high-quality products.

3. Focus on establishing long term sustainable relationships.

4. Place a high value on, “American Made” by growing the manufacturing business in America.

5. A deep commitment to exploring and developing novel manufacturing methods and emerging technologies to realize gains in efficiency and capability.

6. Provide DEM team members with opportunities to participate in, and reap the benefits of, a growing the company.

The products DEM manufactures range from specialized custom-built communications cabling and connectors, push-to-talk (PTT) devices, voice amplification modules, circuit boards, and more. Our customers range from small companies to organizations with a global reach, and include market leaders in communications devices used in industrial, government, and tactical applications. We also serve the medical device community, first-responders, and the energy and industrial communications needs of a variety of additional industries. The company’s customers are time-sensitive and depend on DEM to deliver their products on schedule and with uncompromising quality.

Personal and career development and advancement, are core priorities at DEM. We provide an atmosphere where a personal investment in improving the quality and function of our products is recognized and rewarded. We believe that promoting this type of culture incentivizes our team members to play an integral role in the company’s continued growth and success.

The future is bright for DEM! Advancements in technology, the ever-increasing need for connectivity, and the recent commitments by our customers to modernize their communications infrastructures places DEM in an enviable position for growth. By focusing on adding talented individuals to our growing team and continuing our commitment to develop and deliver innovative and high-quality products and services, DEM will continue to grow and thrive.

Please visit our website for more information about us: www.dem-mfg.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.00 - $31.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Newbury Center, OH 44065 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $26 - $31