Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering preferred.
5-7 years of advanced hands-on engineering experience in SMT electronics manufacturing.
At least 2 years of experience in a leadership role handling technical projects or mentoring.
Direct experience in an EMS or IMS contract manufacturing setting is preferred.
Proficient understanding of IPC standards, including IPC-A-610 and IPC-7525.
Six Sigma certification (Green or Black Belt) is highly desired.
Fluent communication skills in both written and spoken English.
Responsibilities
Supervise and mentor SMT Process Engineering and Programming teams to promote a data-driven culture.
Manage engineering deliverables to support NPI launch schedules in a fast-paced environment.
Establish and track key engineering performance indicators (KPIs) for NPI and programming processes.
Enforce standards for optimization of machine and line efficiency.
Standardize SPI and AOI programming thresholds to improve defect rates.
Develop guidelines for reflow profiling and stencil design adapted to customer needs.
Direct the design and validation of custom tooling and fixtures for SMT processes.
Conduct in-depth investigations into manufacturing defects using advanced methodologies.
Maintain and update technical documentation related to manufacturing processes.
Serve as the escalation point for technical issues from customer teams.
Benefits
Mentorship and professional development opportunities.
Collaborative work environment with a focus on data-driven decision making.
Dynamic role with exposure to new product introduction and process optimization.
Opportunity to impact engineering efficiency in a diverse manufacturing portfolio.
Work with advanced technology and methodologies in SMT manufacturing.
Full Job Description
Manufacturing Mgmt
SMT Engineering Supervisor
Job Purpose:
The SMT Engineering Supervisor provides technical leadership, mentorship, and process direction to the SMT Process Engineering and SMT Programming teams within our Integrated Manufacturing Solutions (IMS) facility. This role focuses entirely on technical execution, rapid New Product Introduction (NPI), process optimization, and customer-facing engineering support. The ideal candidate ensures robust CAD-to-machine program translation, designs repeatable thermal and mechanical manufacturing processes, and drives continuous yield improvement across a highly diverse, high-mix contract manufacturing portfolio, without direct responsibility for floor production operations.
Job Description and Responsibilities:
Supervise, mentor, and develop the SMT Process Engineering and Programming personnel, fostering a collaborative, data-driven technical culture.
Manage and prioritize engineering deliverables to support a fast-paced IMS environment, balancing active floor troubleshooting with tight NPI launch schedules.
Establish and track engineering-specific KPIs, including NPI launch right-the-first-time (RTT) rates, programming cycle times, and the speed/accuracy of Engineering Change Orders (ECO)
Enforce optimization standards for machine balancing, component placement sequencing, and feeder setups to optimize line throughput.
Standardize SPI (Solder Paste Inspection) and AOI (Automated Optical Inspection) programming thresholds, ensuring the programming team minimizes false-call rates while securing robust defect-escape
Develop and standardize robust reflow profiling guidelines (e.g., leaded, lead-free, low-temperature) and stencil design standards (including step-stencils and nano-coatings) tailored to varied customer specifications.
Direct the engineering team in designing and validating custom tooling, carrier plates, and support fixtures necessary to maintain board coplanarity through high-temperature processing.
Lead complex, deep-dive root-cause investigations into systemic or high-cost assembly defects (e.g., voiding, component cracking, or solder balling) using advanced methodologies (DOEs, Six Sigma, 8D).
Own and update the technical documentation stack, including Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Control Plans, and specialized Engineering Work Instructions.
Oversee the technical NPI workflow, ensuring that Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) guidelines are rigorously applied by the team to customer designs before they hit the production floor.
Serve as the technical point of escalation for customer engineering teams, translating customer product requirements into repeatable SMT manufacturing processes.
Skill set and experience:
Manage workload, schedule management and all personnel documentation, shifts, overtime, and vacation requests.
A customer-focused supervisor with demonstrated ability to schedule, forecast and meet deadlines.
A seasoned, experienced leader who can select, teach, coach and mentor a workforce tosupport quality-driven, customer focused operations.
Review current manufacturing processes, evaluate efficiency and gap analysis. Create and implement improvements and clear documentation of work instructions.
Qualification and Other requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering is preferred.
Minimum 5-7 years of advanced hands-on engineering experience within an SMT electronics manufacturing environment.
At least 2 years of experience leading technical projects, mentoring junior engineers/programmers, or acting as a team lead/supervisor.
Direct, verifiable experience working in an Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) or Integrated Manufacturing Solutions (IMS) contract manufacturing environment is preferred.
Deep familiarity with IPC-A-610, IPC-7525 (Stencil Design), and J-STD-001 standards.
Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt is a strong plus.
Must be able to communicate in both written and spoken English
