Sr Engineer Manufacturing

SMTC is hiring for a Production Supervisor!

SMTC Corporation was founded in 1985. SMTC is a mid-size provider of end-to-end electronics manufacturing services (EMS) including PCBA production, systems integration and comprehensive testing services, enclosure fabrication, as well as product design, sustaining engineering and supply chain management services. SMTC has facilities in the United States, Mexico, China and Canada. Services extend over the entire electronic product life cycle from the development and introduction of new products through to the growth, maturity and end-of-life phases.

Benefits Highlights:

*401K with company match

*PTO, Paid Holidays

*Tuition Reimbursement

*Medical HRA Plan

*Short term/Long term Disability Insurance, etc.

Overall Responsibilities: The Manufacturing Engineer position assist with the development and implementation of manufacturing processes to maintain proper product functionality as well as cost efficiency.

Duties:

• Analyze and design lean manufacturing cells using effective systems and simulation tools to optimize, use of space, equipment, material and personnel.
• Assist in developing plant layout in planning rearrangement of facilities, equipment and operations for better utilization of space.
• Work closely with research and development, quality assurance and maintenance personnel to prevent problems with products and tooling/fixtures.
• Ensure all manufacturing safety regulatory policies and procedures are implemented and maintained at all times.
• Stay informed concerning new manufacturing technologies and equipment in order to manufacture and reduce cost through efficiencies.
• Support all current and new product introductions.
• Ensure vendors/subcontractors are manufacturing products according to product specifications.
• Determine and eliminate root causes and diminish occurrences in the manufacturing process.
• Ensure that all manufacturing product specifications are developed and testing procedures are in places before starting up vendors/subcontractors.
• Able to assist in reducing cost through re-engineering product/material.
• Responsible for training vendors/subcontractors on new product launches to meet target date.
• Oversees key projects, processes and performance reports, data and analysis. Plans documentation system
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, or extensive Contract Manufacturing Engineering Experience.
• 7-10 years of progressive experience in manufacturing engineering
• Management experience
• Knowledge or certify Lean Manufacturing & 6 Sigma

Physical/Mental Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods while operating equipment and reviewing technical data.
• Regularly moves about the manufacturing floor to provide technical support and access machinery.
• Frequently operates and adjusts manufacturing equipment, including SMT machines, solder paste screen printers, AOI, and AXI systems.
• Occasionally positions self to access machine components for maintenance or programming.
• Communicates effectively with team members and operators to provide guidance and resolve process-related issues.
• Occasionally transports tools or equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.