SMT Supervisor - 1st shift

Job Description

Experience: Senior Level

Salary: $65,000 - $75,000 per year

• Supervise daily operations of SMT/PCB assembly lines, including pick-and-place, screen printing, and reflow processes
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of SMT operators, technicians, and support staff
• Ensure production schedules are met while maintaining high quality and efficiency standards
• Monitor and improve key metrics such as throughput, uptime, scrap, and first pass yield (FPY)
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues, partnering with engineering and maintenance teams as needed
• Support setups, changeovers, and line balancing to optimize productivity
• Enforce adherence to work instructions, ESD protocols, and safety standards
• Partner with Quality to ensure compliance with IPC standards (IPC-A-610, J-STD-001)
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, including process validation and operator training
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean manufacturing principles

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical degree preferred
• 3+ years of SMT/PCBA manufacturing experience, with 1+ year in a leadership or supervisory role
• Strong knowledge of SMT equipment (pick-and-place machines, solder paste printers, reflow ovens, AOI)
• Experience with SMT process setup, troubleshooting, and yield improvement
• Familiarity with IPC standards and electronics assembly best practices
• Ability to read and interpret work instructions, assembly drawings, and production schedules
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Flexibility to support off-shifts or overtime as needed

• Experience in a high-mix, low- to medium-volume manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of specific equipment platforms (e.g., Fuji, Panasonic, ASM, Yamaha)
• Lean/Six Sigma experience
• ERP/MES system experience

We are seeking an experienced SMT Supervisor to lead and oversee surface mount technology (SMT) operations within a fast-paced electronics manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for driving production performance, ensuring product quality, and leading a team of operators and technicians to meet customer and delivery requirements.

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401k with match
• Generous PTO + sick leave
• Exponential growth opportunities