Sr Manufacturing Process Engineering

Summary

The Senior Manufacturing / Process Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and improving manufacturing processes for electronic assemblies in a high-mix, low-volume environment. This role supports both the U.S. and Vietnam facilities, ensuring process repeatability, cost efficiency, and product quality across SMT, Through-Hole, and system assembly operations. The senior manufacturing process engineer will report directly to the VP of operations.

• Build products and provide services with the highest Flexibility, Productivity, and Quality.
• Achieve total customer satisfaction through technical excellence and responsive engineering support.
• Ensure successful NPI launches through cross‑functional collaboration, process validation, and data‑driven feedback to design and quality teams.

• Review daily SMT or build schedule to ensure process readiness.
• Confirm all required items are complete and available prior to production:
  Job package with full build documentation.
• Manufacturing Process Instruction (MPI) reviewed and approved.
• Routing definitions for data collection.
• Validated reflow or wave solder profiles.
• ECOs, deviations, or special instructions incorporated into the MPI and/or job package.
• All required tooling available and verified.
• Review pre-build DFM, document known defects, and hyperlink details in the MPI.
• Lead cross‑functional NPI kickoff meetings to review design requirements, risk areas, and special process considerations.
• Document and track NPI issues and lessons learned for future builds.
• Coordinate with Program Managers to resolve DFM showstoppers prior to build.
• Analyze previous quality data, identify recurring defects, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Design, order, and verify all required tooling (stencils, wave solder pallets, press‑fit fixtures, conformal coat fixtures, etc.).
• Maintain tooling logs, labeling, and readiness tracking within Omega Build Readiness.
• Inspect and sign off first article setups for critical processes (stencil printer, reflow oven, wave solder, etc.) using the First Article Checklist.
• Inspect initial boards after print and reflow for solder release, bridging, voids, and process anomalies. Document findings and sign off the First Article Report.
• Provide on‑floor training for operators and technicians regarding new processes, corrective actions, or observed deficiencies.
• Support production by promptly responding to technical inquiries or line support issues.
• Exercise full authority to stop the line if repeated defects or safety concerns are observed.

• Review production data in Omega Data Collection, identifying root causes and corrective actions.
• Review Daily, Weekly, and Customer Quality Reports to identify trends, recurring issues, or process gaps.
• Provide structured analysis and report findings to Quality and Production (using 8D or equivalent methodology).
• Document corrective actions and verify implementation during the next production run.
• Present findings and improvement updates in internal and customer quality meetings.

• Create and submit Post‑Build DFM reports to Program Managers with improvement…