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This role is onsite in Gray, Maine. Candidates who are motivated to relocate are welcome to apply - assistance is available.
KORE1, a nationwide provider of staffing and recruiting solutions, has an immediate opening for a Sr Manufacturing Process Engineer - PCB / SMT, NPI, Lean, Quality & Process Control, Team Lead (Contract Mfg. a +)
We are seeking a high-energy, results-driven Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer - Printed Circuit Board Assemblies to lead and mentor the assembly of printed circuit boards. This is a hands-on, senior-level role where you will guide process development, improve product yields, and ensure manufacturing excellence. The ideal candidate thrives in a high-speed, high-output environment, is a self-starter, and enjoys mentoring a team while driving process improvements.
Role Overview
As a Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer - PCB, you will employ your extensive knowledge of production techniques to develop and document manufacturing processes for electronic assemblies assigned to you, ensuring reliable, high-quality assemblies at the lowest possible cost. You will balance a combination of new product introduction and process improvement, while providing technical guidance and leadership to your peers.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement manufacturing process technologies, methods, and techniques to build reliable, high-quality assemblies efficiently.
- Develop and maintain product assembly procedures for PCBA and cable assemblies.
- Provide consultation to new product development teams regarding manufacturing capabilities, techniques, and design for manufacturability and assembly (DFMA).
- Provide professional, organized, and quantifiable feedback to internal teams and customers.
- Assist in preparing new product cost estimates including applicable NRE.
- Identify, specify, validate, document, implement, and train on new equipment and processes.
- Evaluate and onboard manufacturing equipment; onboarding experience is helpful.
- Design production equipment and fixtures to aid in assembly while improving operator safety, reducing labor, and improving quality.
- Provide technical oversight and training in PCBA manufacturing techniques to manufacturing associates.
- Maintain reliable and safe manufacturing systems while improving production rates, efficiencies, yields, changeovers, and costs.
- Investigate and diagnose product manufacturing issues and respond to requests for changes and improvements.
- Draft service and repair processes.
- Coordinate the implementation of product design changes.
- Collect, record, and present data applicable to project status in production.
- Work with the team to ensure projects are completed on time.
- Integrate lean manufacturing methodologies to optimize manufacturing processes.
- Mentor, guide, and inspire team members, promoting best practices and a culture of continuous improvement.
Skills & Experience Required
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, or related Engineering discipline (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
- Contract manufacturing experience is a strong plus, including supporting both in-house designs and customer-driven projects, reverse-engineering, and design-for-manufacturing improvements.
- Minimum of 7 years of relevant manufacturing or NPI experience, including experience with design & assembly of PCBAs.
- Strong background in electrical and/or mechanical engineering.
- Hands-on experience with PCBA assembly: surface mount technology (SMT) - required, through-hole - required, selective soldering, hand soldering, AOI, laser marking, mini-wave soldering, conformal coating, and/or board washing (any of these others are helpful)
- IPC 610 or IPC 600 certification is highly desirable.
- Ability to draft processes clearly so others can follow and implement effectively.
- Expertise in statistical process control (SPC), design of experiments, and test analysis to control output and improve first-pass yield (>95%).
- Experience with process validation and reliability analysis.
- Proficiency in 2D CAD, SolidWorks preferred.
- Familiarity with PFMEA (Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) and other risk assessment tools.
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Understanding of the safety, quality, delivery matrix in a high-output environment
- Strong people skills and ability to gain the respect of a team, mentor, and guide junior engineers and operators.
- Comfortable in a contract manufacturing environment, supporting both in-house designs and customer-driven projects, including reverse-engineering and design-for-manufacturing improvements.
- Customer-focused with the ability to manage the entire product portfolio, including equipment, jigs, and fixtures.
Nice to Have
- IPC certifications (IPC 610/600)
- Experience with PFMEA, process onboarding, or equipment introduction
- Prior mentoring or leadership experience, even if not in a formal title
- Experience with high-speed, high-volume electronics assembly
Compensation depends on experience but is typically $75-130K plus an undefined bonus based on company/individual performance. However, we are willing to send qualified candidates over budget.
ABOUT KORE1
Specializing in professional and technical recruiting, KORE1 is committed to supporting top IT, Engineering, Creative, Scientific, Accounting and Finance professionals in their career paths. We build deep relationships with leading companies, connecting them to exceptional talent every day. With extensive industry expertise and unmatched opportunities, our goal is to provide a unique experience for our contractors and consultants as they prepare for their next role. We are passionate about matching the right people with the right companies.
Kore1 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Kore1 complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Kore1 expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Kore1's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
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