SMT Process Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Evaluate existing manufacturing processes and identify opportunities for improvement in terms of efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Design, develop, and implement new manufacturing processes and procedures to enhance productivity and minimize waste.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including production, quality assurance, program management, and supply chain, and warehouse departments to troubleshoot issues and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct process capability studies, statistical analysis, and root cause analysis to identify factors impacting product quality and yield.
• Utilize lean manufacturing principles and methodologies to streamline workflows and optimize resource utilization.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, including work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and control plans.
• Provide technical support and training to production personnel to ensure adherence to established processes and procedures.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, technological advancements, and best practices in manufacturing processes and equipment.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES & SPECIFIC TASKS

• Review, maintain and revise manufacturing work instructions as required in all work centers to ensure clear and precise documentation.
• Conduct Process FMEA, Gage R&R and geometric tolerance studies.
• Initiate and champion continuous improvement projects in the plant to improve processes, facilities, equipment, and personnel efficiencies through application of Lean and Six-Sigma methodologies.
• Work with program management and manufacturing coordinating and implementing activities to support successful new product launches.
• Provide recommendations on new equipment that may be required to support new customers or to improve manufacturing efficiency..
• Develop processes and provide daily support including SMT, Wave Soldering, Hand Soldering, BGA Repair, cleaning, conformal coating, and other processes as they are implemented.