Process Engineer – SMT / Electronics Manufacturing

Develop and control manufacturing processes for: Through-Hole Assembly Manual Component Insertion Wave Soldering Selective Soldering Hand Soldering Operations

Through-Hole Assembly

Manual Component Insertion

Wave Soldering

Selective Soldering

Hand Soldering Operations

Optimize process parameters including: Flux Application Preheat Settings Conveyor Speed Solder Pot Temperature Dwell Time

Flux Application

Preheat Settings

Conveyor Speed

Solder Pot Temperature

Dwell Time

Reduce soldering defects through process characterization and validation.

Ensure compliance with IPC workmanship and soldering standards.

Define complete assembly methodologies and process flows for box-build and system integration products.

Establish process sequencing, takt time requirements, tooling strategies, and assembly controls.

Drive manufacturing readiness for final assembly and system integration builds.

Ensure compliance with product configuration requirements and customer specifications.

Support functional integration and manufacturing process validation activities.

Provide technical leadership in:

Mechanical drawing interpretation

GD&T application and tolerance analysis

Torque control methodologies

Fastening systems and assembly controls

Press-fit operations

Adhesive dispensing processes

Bonding and sealing applications

Gasket installation processes

Fixture validation and qualification

Mechanical tolerance stack-up analysis

Drive electro-mechanical assembly optimization with focus on precision, repeatability, product quality, and defect prevention.

Lead FAIR (First Article Inspection Report) preparation and validation activities.

Develop and maintain: Process Flow Diagrams PFMEA Control Plans SOPs Work Instructions Validation Reports Process Qualification Documents

Process Flow Diagrams

PFMEA

Control Plans

SOPs

Work Instructions

Validation Reports

Process Qualification Documents

Manage Engineering Change Notices (ECN) and Engineering Change Orders (ECO).

Ensure compliance with customer documentation requirements and quality standards.

Lead structured problem-solving initiatives using:

8D Methodology

5 Why Analysis

Fishbone (Ishikawa) Analysis

Pareto Analysis

Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Process Capability Analysis

Drive measurable improvements in:

Yield Performance

Defect PPM Reduction

Cycle Time Optimization

Throughput Improvement

Process Stability

Manufacturing Cost Reduction

Provide technical leadership during prototype, pilot, and production ramp-up builds.

Conduct DFM (Design for Manufacturability) and DFA (Design for Assembly) reviews.

Identify manufacturing risks proactively and implement mitigation plans.

Support seamless transfer from engineering builds to production release.

Collaborate closely with Design, Quality, Production, Supply Chain, and Customer teams.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives including:

Lean Manufacturing

Kaizen Activities

Line Balancing

Capacity Optimization

Waste Elimination

Poka-Yoke Implementation

5S Deployment

Visual Management Systems

Promote a culture of operational excellence and process discipline.

B.E./B.Tech/Diploma in: Electronics & Communication Engineering Electrical & Electronics Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Mechanical Engineering (with Electronics Manufacturing experience)

Electronics & Communication Engineering

Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering

Mechanical Engineering (with Electronics Manufacturing experience)

2–5 years of hands-on experience in Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS).

Experience in high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environments preferred.

Experience in one or more of the following industries:

Aerospace Electronics Manufacturing

Defense Electronics

Medical Electronics

Industrial Automation Electronics

High-Reliability Electronics Manufacturing

Exposure to the following standards is highly preferred:

AS9100

IPC-A-610

IPC J-STD-001

IPC/WHMA-A-620

Customer-Specific Quality Requirements

Strong Technical Ownership

Multi-Process Manufacturing Expertise

Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills

Data-Driven Decision Making

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Execution Excellence

Process Discipline

Continuous Improvement Mindset

Customer Focus

Leadership & Accountability