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ManufacturingEngineeringSpecialist
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“Manufacturing Engineering Specialist. Skills: Press-fit technology, Electronics manufacturing, Process optimization. Develop back-end manufacturing processes. Validate back-end manufacturing processes”
What You'll Achieve.
Meet production throughput requirements; Meet reliability requirements; Reduce waste; Reduce variation
Industry & Context.
Troubleshooting; Analytical skills; Diagnose manufacturing issues; Resolve manufacturing issues
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
3–5 years electronics manufacturing experience, Hands-on press-fit processes, Hands-on mechanical PCB assembly, Hands-on box build, Hands-on fixture and tooling design, Read and interpret BOMs, Read and interpret assembly drawings, Read and interpret engineering documentation, Manufacturing process development, Manufacturing process validation, Proficiency with Excel, Proficiency with Word, Proficiency with manufacturing systems, Troubleshooting skills, Analytical skills, High school diploma or GED
Nice to Have
Associate degree in Electronics, Associate degree in Manufacturing Technology, Associate degree in related field, CAD tools experience, 3D printed tooling design, Automation assembly systems experience, Semi-automated assembly systems experience, DOE methodologies experience, SPC methodologies experience, Six Sigma methodologies experience, High-mix manufacturing environments experience, Low-volume manufacturing environments experience
What You'll Do.
Develop back-end manufacturing processes
Validate back-end manufacturing processes
Maintain back-end manufacturing processes
Establish standard work instructions
Document standard work instructions
Establish process flows
Document process flows
Establish control plans
Document control plans
Define critical process parameters
Ensure adherence to product specifications
Ensure adherence to customer requirements
Develop press-fit programs
Optimize press-fit programs
Design press-fit tooling
Specify press-fit tooling
Validate press-fit tooling
Design press-fit fixtures
Specify press-fit fixtures
Validate press-fit fixtures
Ensure hole alignment
Ensure mechanical integrity
Analyze insertion force data
Troubleshoot press-fit defects
Design custom assembly tooling
Implement custom assembly tooling
Design custom assembly fixtures
Implement custom assembly fixtures
Partner with internal teams
Partner with external vendors
Improve repeatability
Improve poka-yoke features
Support preventive maintenance
Support calibration of fixtures
Support calibration of tooling
Lead NPI manufacturing engineering
Lead product launch manufacturing engineering
Review Bills of Material (BOM)
Validate Bills of Material (BOM)
Review assembly drawings
Validate assembly drawings
Review work instructions
Validate work instructions
Drive DFM improvements
Drive DFA improvements
Support first article builds
Support line validation
Support readiness reviews
Interpret multi-level BOMs
Interpret assembly drawings
Interpret mechanical schematics
Ensure alignment between engineering releases
Ensure alignment between manufacturing processes
Validate Engineering Change Orders (ECOs)
Implement ECO updates
Resolve manufacturing issues
Drive improvements in FPY
Drive improvements in DPMO
Drive improvements in OEE
Implement Lean Manufacturing tools
Implement Six Sigma tools
Ensure processes meet IPC-A-610
Ensure processes meet J-STD-001
Ensure processes meet customer requirements
Support internal audits
Support external audits
Resolve non-conformances
Implement corrective actions
Work closely with Design Engineering
Work closely with Quality
Work closely with Test Engineering
Work closely with Supply Chain
Work closely with Production
Interface with suppliers
Provide technical support
Provide training to operators
Provide training to technicians
Analyze manufacturing data
Track key performance indicators
Provide process performance updates
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional collaboration; Partner with Quality Engineering; Work with Design Engineering; Work with Test Engineering; Work with Supply Chain; Work with Production; Interface with suppliers
Process & Methodology
NPI builds, Product launches
Full Job Description
**Welcome!** Our Growth is Creating Great Opportunities! Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it! Once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones you feel suit you best and keep track of both your progress in the selection process, and new postings that might interest you! Thanks for your interest in working on our team! # Job Summary We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Specialist to support and optimize back-end electronics manufacturing processes, including press-fit operations, mechanical PCB assembly, and full box build integration. This role will be responsible for press-fit program development, tooling design, process validation, and continuous improvement across mechanical and electromechanical assembly lines. The ideal candidate will bring 3–5 years of experience in electronics manufacturing and possess hands-on knowledge of press-fit technology, fixture/tooling development, BOM management, and assembly documentation. This role is critical in ensuring high-quality, repeatable processes that meet production throughput and reliability requirements. # Duties and Responsibilities **Process Development & Ownership** * Develop, validate, and maintain **back-end manufacturing processes** , including: * Press-fit insertion operations * Mechanical PCB assembly * Box build and final system integration * Establish and document **standard work instructions** , process flows, and control plans * Define **critical process parameters** and ensure adherence to product specifications and customer requirements **Press-Fit Program & Tooling Development** * Develop and optimize **press-fit programs** including force monitoring windows, insertion profiles, and compliance limits * Design, specify, and validate **press-fit tooling and fixtures** (nests, supports, alignment guides) * Ensure **coplanarity, hole alignment, and mechanical integrity** meet engineering drawing re
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