Qualifications

Bachelor's in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, or related). Master's preferred. 5-7 years in manufacturing engineering with focus on PCB assembly and electronic manufacturing PCB design for manufacturability (DFM) SMT processes, soldering, and assembly techniques Test methodologies (ICT, FCT, AOI, X-ray) CAD software proficiency (SolidWorks, Altium Designer) Quality methodologies (SPC, Six Sigma, Lean) Industry standards knowledge (IPC) Contract/Joint Design Manufacturer experience preferred Responsibilities:

DFM/DFA Leadership: Optimize designs for manufacturing and assembly, providing feedback to design teams PCB Optimization: Collaborate on layouts, stack-ups, and routing for manufacturability and cost-effectiveness Component Management: Evaluate, qualify, and standardize components for reliability and efficiency Process Development: Create and improve assembly processes, work instructions, and control plans Tooling Design: Design and qualify manufacturing fixtures and tooling Quality Improvement: Analyze data to identify issues and implement solutions to improve yield NPI Support: Lead new product launches from prototype to mass production Equipment Implementation: Evaluate and implement automation and manufacturing technologies Supplier Management: Collaborate with manufacturing partners and conduct technical assessments Problem Solving: Support failure analysis and root cause identification Cost Optimization: Drive cost reduction through process and design improvements Documentation: Maintain manufacturing specifications, procedures, and change control