Reports to: Director of Manufacturing Engineering Operations
Position Summary: The Senior Manufacturing Engineer leads the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes and systems to optimize production efficiency, quality, and cost in an EMS environment. The role drives cross-functional projects, mentors junior engineers, and supports new product introductions to ensure scalable and reliable manufacturing operations.
Key Responsibilities
Lead manufacturing process design, validation, and optimization efforts.
Develop and implement manufacturing best practices and standards.
Support NPI projects through process development, pilot builds, and transfer to production.
Analyze production data to identify bottlenecks, yield issues, and cost-saving opportunities.
Lead root cause analysis and corrective action for manufacturing issues.
Mentor and train junior manufacturing engineers and technicians.
Collaborate with quality, engineering, and supply chain teams to ensure seamless production flow.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, quality, and safety.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
5+ years manufacturing engineering experience in EMS or high-mix manufacturing.
Strong expertise in PCBA manufacturing processes, automation, and quality systems.
Proficient with Lean, Six Sigma, and root cause analysis methodologies.
Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.
Responsibilities - Tasks & Ownership
1. Process Design & Optimization (Ownership)
Lead development and optimization of manufacturing processes and workflows.
Implement process controls and best practices to improve yield and efficiency.
2. NPI Support (Shared Ownership)
Collaborate with engineering and product teams on process development and pilot builds.
Facilitate successful transfer of new products to manufacturing.
3. Data Analysis & Problem Solving (Ownership)
Analyze manufacturing data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for production issues.
4. Leadership & Mentorship (Ownership)
Mentor junior engineers and manufacturing staff.
Lead training initiatives on new processes and tools.
5. Continuous Improvement (Shared Ownership)
Drive Lean and Six Sigma projects to improve efficiency, quality, and safety.
Participate in cross-functional continuous improvement teams.
