NPI Manufacturing Engineer

Join Our Team as an NPI Manufacturing Engineer at SMTC

Company Overview: At SMTC Corporation, we are driven by a clear purpose: "We believe we enhance people's lives and our world every day." Our vision is to be an inspiring organization that earns the trust and admiration of our customers. As the best-in-class EMS provider, we strive to achieve the highest industry returns, driven by our passionate and dedicated employees.

Benefits Highlights:

• Competitive salary package with 401K and company match
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement for professional development
• Comprehensive Medical HRA Plan
• Short-term/Long-term Disability Insurance, and more.

Position Overview: Your primary focus as the NPI Manufacturing Engineer will be on standardizing and enhancing processes to optimize efficiency and solve assembly-specific challenges. You'll contribute to daily operations, effectiveness, and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of customer designs.

Responsibilities:

• Innovative Process Development: Spearhead the development of robust, error-proofed, and streamlined manufacturing processes while ensuring compliance with customer and company standards.
• New Product Introductions (NPI): Possess an understanding of engineering principles to include developing, qualifying, and implementing new production processes within a manufacturing environment.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive improvement initiatives by analyzing performance data, aiming to enhance quality, reduce costs, and streamline delivery processes.
• Operational Support: Provide crucial support to daily production, ensuring the achievement of production targets while reviewing and implementing customer Product Change Notices.
• Documentation and Training: Prepare comprehensive documentation including Equipment Work Instructions and detailed reports. Offer training and guidance to engineers, technicians, and operators as needed.
• Quality and Compliance: Support adherence to the Quality Management System, maintaining a focus on creating a safe, ergonomic, and environmentally responsible workplace. Ensure compliance with ITAR regulations.
• Collaboration and Development: Engage in New Product Introduction (NPI) launch activities, contribute to site capabilities roadmap development, and attend relevant industry conferences, seminars, and training sessions.

Education and Experience for the NPI Manufacturing Engineer:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in a related Engineering discipline is required. Lean and/or Six Sigma Certification is preferred. SMTA Certified Process Engineer is a plus.
• Experience: Solid process engineering background in the printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) industry, preferably within high-reliability environments. Proven experience with various component types and processes including SMT, Thru-hole, Press Fit, Solder Rework, and more. Familiarity with RoHS, IPC-610, and J-STD-001 workmanship standards is essential.
• Skills: Excellent problem-solving abilities, strong analytical and communication skills, leadership capabilities, and a proactive "Can-Do" attitude.

Application Process: If you are excited about this opportunity and believe you have the skills and experience required, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your updated resume highlighting your qualifications to the posting. We look forward to receiving your application and welcoming you to the SMTC team!

SMTC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or other protected status.

If you require assistance completing this application due to a disability, please contact Human Resources to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.