Manufacturing Engineer

What You'll Be Doing:Manufacturing Process Ownership & Technical Leadership• Function as a manufacturing technical lead for PCBA and electromechanical assembly ( Final assembly, test and packout) across NPI and sustaining• Define & Industrialize end-to-end manufacturing processes for complex electronic products: PCBA & Final Assembly Test and Packout (FATP).• Lead DFx (DFM/DFA/DFT/DFS/DFR) reviews with Hardware R&D, Test, and Quality Engineering teams and supplier/contract manufacturers• Establish manufacturing standards, process flows, PFMEAs, control plans, and work instructions for complex electromechanical products• Define and improve manufacturing efficiency with EMS to plan workflow, cell layout, staffing, training , equipment, power and network requirements• Drive yield and continuous improvement, defect reduction, and reliability performance using structured problem solving and data-driven methods• Lead advanced troubleshooting of Manufacturing defects and reliability issues and establish root cause and corrective actionsPCBA Manufacturing - EDA HAV Focus• Lead manufacturing process development for high-complexity PCBA, including high-layer-count boards, fine-pitch BGAs, high-speed signal designs, and power electronics• Qualify and optimize PCBA: SMT/THT processes, including stencil design, solder paste selection, reflow and wave/selective soldering profiles• Conduct analytical studies of PCBA reliability via destructive and nondestructive methodsElectromechanical & System Assembly• Architect and optimize electromechanical Final assembly test and Packout (FATP) processes for EDA HAV systems• Define, document and train EMS Engineers on product/process requirements. Validate operator certification programs• Champion FATP automation/advanced tooling to optimize: repetitive assembly, handling, ergonomic operations, cycle time and cost• Establish budgets for automated equipment/process development and track spend.o Drive solution selection, negotiate cost and project schedule via EMSNew Product Introduction (NPI) & Production Ramp• Track DFx (DFM/DFA/DFT/DFS/DFR) issues to closure cross functionally within EMS partners• Support prototype and early production builds, manufacturing risk reviews, and readiness assessments• Identify manufacturing risks and mitigation strategies to de risk production launch. Lead manufacturing readiness through mass productionSupplier & Contract Manufacturer (EMS)Engagement• Serve as the primary manufacturing technical interface with EMS partners• Drive cost reduction, yield and reliability enhancement initiatives cross functionally• Manage/drive project deliverables from EMS partners to product scheduleSustaining Engineering & Continuous Improvement• Develop & revise assembly & test standard time(s) from NPI to production• Drive periodic review of standard times with costing team to capture process and product changes, process optimization• Own Bill of Materials from Prototype to Production, drive product structure review and definition with R&D, Operations and EMS partners• Author Engineering Change Order (ECO) with R&D team, track and validate correct implementation at EMS• Document manufacturing process and packaging requirements/specifications for EMS EngineersTechnical Leadership & Influence• Stay abreast of industry technological advancements, identify capability requirements, Qualify processes and assembly equipment for highly dense and complex printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) and Final Assembly.• Mentor and technically guide manufacturing engineers across PCBA and FATP• Influence product and manufacturing strategy through strong technical judgment and cross-functional collaborationAct as a trusted advisor to engineering, operations, and leadership teamsThe Impact You Will Have:• Accelerate time-to-market for new products by process industrialization and efficient NPI activities.• Enabling reliable, repeatable, scalable, and cost-effective manufacturing of advanced electronic assemblies• Via continuous improvement: enhance yield, reduce defect, improved product quality and customer satisfaction, and lower cost• Seamless transitions from design to mass production via our EMS partners• Through cross-functional innovation, support leadershipRequired Qualifications• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, with deep expertise in PCBA and electromechanical system assembly• Strong background in networking hardware, test equipment, or similar high-reliability electronic systems• Proven experience leading complex NPIs from early development through high-volume manufacturing• Solid understanding of manufacturing systems, automation, quality assurance, and cost optimization techniques• Hands-on experience troubleshooting manufacturing and reliability issues at both PCBA and system levels• Experience working with global EMS and system integration partners• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence across disciplines and leadership levels• Willingness and ability to 35% travelPreferred Qualifications• Experience with highly dense + complex PCBA and electromechanical FATP• Some experience with opto electronics and optical cabling• Knowledge of IPC, ISOsyn, and industry quality and reliability standards• Experience with manufacturing automation, fixtures, and precision assembly tooling• Lean Six Sigma certification or equivalent• Background in EDA, telecom, Semiconductor/test instrumentation, or industrial systems• Experience in CAD software.

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