Director of Engineering

My client located in Greater New Haven, CT is a privately held, completely state-of-the-art Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) provider that has been in business for 40 years. We are relentless with our continuous improvement philosophy as well as our equipment, software and human capabilities, employing the brightest minds and the newest equipment (FUJI NXT III SMT, Automated climate-controlled inventory towers, 5D X-Rays, in-line SPI’s and AOI’s, on-site Nitrogen Generation, etc.).

We are constantly pursuing global certifications to maintain Microboard at the leading edge of technology with a keen sensitivity to our environment (ISO 9001:2008, ISO 13485, AS9100D, ISO
14001, CE, UL, ITAR.)

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Lead and support the engineering and document control team to drive process improvements related to safety, quality, delivery, productivity and customer satisfaction.
• Coach and mentor the engineering and document control team to become self-starting, self-sufficient and proactive contributors to the engineering team.
• Communicates and listens effectively in a professional and courteous manner.
• Must be organized and maintain professionalism at all times.
• Cooperates with supervisors, co-workers and works as a team.
• Organized, adaptable, professional and able to follow instructions.
• Proficient in Microsoft office Tools, ie, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Able to work directly with customer’s engineering group to improve designs and enhance processes.
• Manage the document control department to provide timely internal and external projects on time.
• Acquire basic working knowledge of company services to assist staff with various functions.
• Will need knowledge of all SMT equipment with experience programming printers, SPI, pick and place, reflow oven and AOI.
• Ability to interpret 2D x-ray images as well as 5DX x-ray images. (programming is a plus).
• AutoCAD or Solid works experience/knowledge.
• Experience creating and debugging oven reflow profiles. Understanding the temperatures in both Fahrenheit & Celsius.
• Technical understanding of the functions of machinery both mechanically, electrically and software with the ability to troubleshoot.
• Selective and Wave solder experience which includes programming and technical support.
• Able to interpret assembly and fab drawings and the requirement within.
• Experience writing pre and post build DFM reports.
• Defect review/root cause analysis with resolution.
• Ability to work with other Engineers / and all floor Personal.
• Experience with Stencil Design using Gerbers, CAD and any other design tools.
• Experience with Rework processes. Hot Air, BGA repair, Wash/PCA cleaning and routine solder iron rework.
• Knowledge of label creation programming and understanding of bar-codes.
• Class 1 – 3 IPC and J-STD training.

• Assists the Engineering & Technology Leader in researching industry trends, establishes technology roadmap to ensure Microboard maintains a competitive advantage in the markets we serve with leading edge equipment and capabilities

Expected outcomes:

• Ongoing assessment and reporting of internal capabilities vs market requirements in support of Microboard’s ability to reliably meet existing and future customer requirements
• Monitors and identifies impact and mitigations of disruptive technologies on the business
• Leadership team is consistently informed on latest EMS technology trends and market requirements in support of strategic planning process. Primary focus on equipment and technical staff investments

• Partners with Engineering & Technology Leader and the VP of Business Development in the sales prospecting process, provides technical support, engages with customer engineering staff, provides input regarding customer selection and portfolio management
• Key contributor to quoting process, provides technology fit, technical assessment and DFM inputs in support of comprehensive, accurate quotations
• Partners with program management to support existing customer requirements and new sales opportunities. Considers internal capabilities vs. evolving customer design…