- Location
- Allen, Texas, US
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Engineering
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Visa
- Not sponsored
- Source
- BetterTeam
Description
Please use this link to apply: https://sol-ark.prismhr-hire.com/job/985277/manufacturing-process-engineer
Location: Full-time W-2 onsite position in Allen, TX.
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring employer-sponsored visa sponsorship now or in the future.
- Candidates must have permanent work authorization in the United States. Sol-Ark does not provide visa sponsorship, including but not limited to F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT (including STEM OPT), H-1B, or any other employment-based visa requiring future sponsorship.
Establishment of New Processes:
- Develop and maintain New Product Introduction (NPI) processes for supply chain and internal manufacturing inclusive of formal project milestones.
- Lead the design and implementation of innovative processes for electronics assembly and testing.
- Collaborate closely with the engineering team to ensure the seamless integration of new technologies and methodologies.
- Spearhead the design, development, and optimization of electronic assembly and testing processes.
- Evaluate, select, and implement state-of-the-art assembly and testing equipment to enhance productivity and quality.
- Oversee the maintenance and calibration of equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Manage and coordinate projects focused on process improvements and new product introductions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and budget-friendly achievement of project milestones.
- Develop comprehensive project plans, schedules, and budgets.
- Lead initiatives to enhance and optimize electronics assembly and testing processes.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce cycle time, and increase overall productivity and quality.
- Implement best practices and innovative technologies, emphasizing the adoption of Lean and Six Sigma practices.
- Collaboratively work with internal sourcing team to audit and select new supply chain partners.
- Facilitate NPI scheduling and production readiness of supplier manufacturing and quality processes inclusive of test equipment, capacity constraints and materials management.
- Establish and uphold stringent quality control standards for electronics assembly and testing.
- Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for any identified quality issues during the production process.
- Implement and maintain robust quality control procedures to ensure products surpass customer expectations.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product reliability, performance, and cost optimization.
- Create and maintain detailed documentation for assembly and testing processes, including standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions.
- Demonstrated use of PLM Software for creating and documenting new products, product changes, lifecycle changes and product deviations.
- Establish and maintain reporting processes for product traceability, equipment yields, cycle-time reporting, and operating efficiency.
- Ability to generate manufacturing friendly BOM’s in support of ERP systems, material purchases, work orders and inventory transactions.
- Generate regular reports on process performance, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
- In-depth knowledge of electronics manufacturing processes, including surface mount technology (SMT) and through-hole assembly, conformal coating and other secondary processes.
- Familiarity with testing methodologies, such as in-circuit testing, functional testing, and environmental testing.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaboratively work within cross-functional teams.
- Strong presentation skills for reporting on project progress and outcomes.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex processes and identify areas for improvement.
- Provide training and mentorship to junior engineers and technicians.
- Foster a culture of continuous learning and development within the team.
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, industrial engineering, mechanical engineering or other related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in electronics assembly and test process engineering.
- Track record of successfully establishing new processes in electronics manufacturing.
- Proven project management experience.
- Expertise in quality control methodologies and tools.
- Familiarity with industry standards and regulations.
- Experience with solar inverters and microinverters is a plus.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.