SMTA - The Surface Mount Technology Association

Senior Buyer - Altoona, PA Posted on: 09/01/2010
This position is located at the Altoona, PA facility. Periods of significant travel (both domestic and some international) will be required to be successful in this position.

1.Key Responsibilities

Participate in both short and long term strategy discussions concerning applicable commodities. Make appropriate recommendations based on general market conditions considering VR and DHR procurement objectives.

Utilize and monitor material procurement procedures ensuring consistent quality, delivery, and cost with minimal inventory investment.

Direct contact with outside suppliers, transportation carriers, customer service, and operations staffs to meet/exceed current and projected customer requirements, assuring material availability and optimal inventory levels.

Work with suppliers using eKanban solution implementation.

Assist with Root Cause/ Corrective Actions to short term and permanent solutions to material supply issues.

Work closely with Material Planning and Operations departments and suggest and implement appropriate procurement method (JIT, Reorder Point, Consignment, Reducing Lead-times, or Scheduled Releases) based on part characteristics, supplier, and demand to optimize material velocity and availability.

Contributes, in the capacity of a team member, individually, or as a reference, to resolving materials quality issues and increasing manufacturing productivity.

Frequently participate in, and lead continuous improvement workshops (kaizens) with team members to improve quality, delivery, productivity and cost.

Achieve department performance goals (ie. PPV, LCR sourcing, OTD, and successful new product development launches (cost, timing, inventory, etc)).

Develop new sources for existing materials where doing so will improve overall quality, on time delivery, inventory reduction, and PPV goals.

Utilize available tools (reverse auction, LCR sourcing, kaizen, direct negotiation, etc) to achieve best overall supply chain solution for quality, delivery, and cost.

Participate in both short and long term strategy discussions concerning applicable commodities. Make appropriate recommendations based on general market conditions considering VR and DHR procurement objectives.

2.Measures of Performance

PPV (purchase price variance/cost reduction)

LCR sourcing

Supplier performance

New Product launches

3.Background and Skills

BS in Business Administration or Engineering and minimum of 5 years of Purchasing experience with at least 2 years experience purchasing Electronic components, displays, PCB’s and PCBA’s

Ability to work without close supervision

Proficient at the use of MS office applications including Word, Excel, Project, and Access

Understanding of Lean Manufacturing concepts and methods

Electronics Test Technician - Norwalk, OH Posted on: 08/30/2010
For more than two decades, EPIC Technologies has been providing world class, high quality electronic manufacturing services to OEMs in a variety of industries. Today we are recruiting for ELECTRONIC TEST TECHNICIANS for our Norwalk, Ohio Facility.

The ideal candidate will apply electronic and mechanical engineering principles to assist in the development and implementation of electrical test and visual defect detection systems for electronic assemblies; printed circuit board inspection; electrical troubleshooting and repair.

Requirements:

Associate Degree plus one-two years related experience or equivalent education and experience.

Soldering through hole and fine pitch SMT components (Pb-Free preferred)

Oscope, DMM Proficiency a must

Trouble shooting digital/analog circuits to the component level

Ability to read schematics a must

Ability to analyze test results and determine actions

Familiarity with basic electronics theory a must

Computer programming skills a plus

EPIC Technologies offers a competitive benefit program to include:

401 (k)

Medical Insurance

Dental

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Short & Long Term Disability

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Bonus Opportunity

Come join a team that strongly believes that the fundamental way of doing business is integrity and fairness with customers, employees, suppliers and shareholders.

Qualified candidates please send resume to: NWHR@epictech.com or fax (419) 660-6286.

Project Engineering Manager - Altoona, PA Posted on: 08/25/2010
1.Location: This position is located at the Altoona, PA facility. Minimal to moderate travel required.

2.Purpose of Position: Candidate must be able to perform engineering/technical assignments using manufacturing engineering practices and principles in a fast paced lean manufacturing environment. Designs and implements manufacturing methods and processes that support product quality and productivity goals and objectives for both new and existing products.

3.Key Responsibilities:

Lead a team of manufacturing engineers and test engineers to introduce new products into the factory production lines.

Drive the team to deliver the projects on time to align with the strategic vision of the company through the new product development process.

Lead quality improvement efforts within the team to ensure new products are tested and validated appropriately prior to launch.

Drive KPI's (Key Performance Indicators) within the team for year over year improvement in priority areas

Create and execute performance appraisals for each direct report. This includes quarterly reviews as well as annual reviews.

Participates as an active leader on New Product Development projects. Interfaces with other departments during development process to ensure design for safety, quality, manufacturability, and cost position.

Designs manufacturing processes within schedule and budgetary parameters.

Interfaces with vendors and outside sales personnel to evaluate, cost estimate, and select purchase parts and production equipment.

Responsible for obtaining accurate time and cost estimates, then managing the project to schedule and budget.

Actively manage the project's critical path for the manufacturing process

Use structured problem solving methodologies to identify root cause. Offer conceptual solutions and work closely with the product development team to turn concepts into commercialized products.

Prepare and present project milestone documents to the Manufacturing Milestone Review Committee and Project Planning Group. Work with team members to ensure accurate completion of engineering, marketing, and factory documents.

Leads and participates in Monthly Improvement Workshops (Kaizens).

Demonstrates ability to perform as a self-starter to drive continuous improvement efforts in areas of responsibility. Continually seeks new opportunities to improve both processes and products.

Reports to the factory manager

Manages a team of manufacturing project engineers and senior test engineers

Works directly with the new product development team consisting of design engineers, designers, technicians, supply chain, operations, and test engineers.

Works directly with Manufacturing Engineers, Senior Test Engineers, Area Supervisor, Materials Procurement Personnel, Design Engineers, Cell Operators, and Members of Management

4.Background and Skills:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or a related field.

Experience in managing a technical team.

Experience in a lean manufacturing environment preferred, but not required.

Experience in new product development and project management

Senior Manufacturing Engineer (PCBA) - Altoona, PA Posted on: 08/24/2010
1. This position is located at the Altoona, PA facility. Minimal travel required.
2.Candidate must be able to perform engineering/technical assignments using manufacturing engineering practices and principles in a fast paced lean manufacturing environment. Leads new product development and production improvement efforts within the board room and other production areas.
3.Key Responsibilities:

Demonstrates ability to perform as a self-starter to drive continuous improvement efforts in areas of responsibility. Continually seeks new opportunities to improve both processes and products.

Develop and de-bug SMT assembly programs for QUAD and MyDATA machines.

Develop and de-bug AOI test programs for printed circuit boards (PCB’s).

Develop and de-bug wave solder, screen print, reflow oven and selective solder machine profiles.

Develops and implements assembly programs within schedule and budgetary parameters.

Monitors and debugs production procedures to ensure system efficiencies.

Prepares design concept drawings, cost estimates and implementation schedules for production equipment and tooling.

Reviews and recommends changes to mechanical drawings and process documentation.

Interfaces with other manufacturing departments to address and resolve engineering issues.

Interfaces with vendors and outside sales personnel to evaluate, cost estimate, and select purchase parts and production equipment.

Works with potential customers to determine project cost estimates, project schedules and quality requirements.
5.Measures of Performance

Product quality, as measured by internal yield

Product cost, as measured by ability to complete projects within budget

Product delivery, as measured by the ability to complete projects within the scheduled period
6.Background and Skills

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering

Minimum of three (3) years of specifically related experience required.

Knowledge and experience with lean tools and principles would be beneficial.

Experience with AutoCAD preferred but not required.

Proficiency with MyDATA and QUAD pick and place equipment, Electrovert wave solder and reflow ovens, Selective solder equipment programming and AOI test equipment required.

Experience in a Printed Circuit Board Assembly contract manufacturing environment is beneficial.

Focus Factory Manager - Plexus Corp., Neenah, WI Posted on: 08/24/2010
The Focus Factory Manager is responsible for overall operational leadership, tactical execution and financial performance of the assigned Focus Factory. Direct responsibility for providing the vision to develop and execute the following: continuous improvement initiatives, operational planning, product quality assurance, staff management/development, customer satisfaction and effective communication both within the focus factory and with site associates/management.

Responsibilities

Direct responsibility for representing the focus factory in the development of the quarterly forecast reviews held on a monthly basis.

Development of production schedules based on committed financial forecasts, customer commitments and validated by load/capacity analysis.

Based on financial/customer commitments execute focus factory resource reviews to assure sufficient human and equipment resources exist to meet customer and site business objectives.

Assure that product and process quality are compliant to internal, industry and customer quality standards

Drive productivity and financial performance by managing focus factory achievement of corporate and focus factory level metric goals.

Provide input and participate in customer meetings, visits and quarterly business reviews as required.

Conduct focus factory level communications as necessary to provide the tactical direction and drive achievement of quality, delivery, productivity and financial performance goals/objectives.

Provide the direction and leadership to develop and promote a Lean/Sigma continuous improvement culture within the focus factory

Qualifications
All candidates must have legal authorization to permanently live and work in the United States without visa or employer sponsorship.

Education/Experience:

Individual must possess a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.

Minimum of 5 years of Manufacturing and Personnel Supervision experience, in an electronics manufacturing facility is required.

Must be able to work independently and in a team environment.

Must possess excellent organizational, time management and problem solving skills.

Proficient computer skills are required.

Must have advanced written and verbal communication skills.

Manufacturing Engineer - Chicago, IL Posted on: 08/24/2010
Bodine Electric Company, a global supplier of fractional horsepower motors, gearmotors, and controls is seeking a degreed Manufacturing Engineer in the Electronic Products manufacturing department. This position has been created to assist our manufacturing team and enhance our electronic manufacturing capabilities at our Chicago, Illinois facility.

ABOUT THE POSITION:
As a member of the Electronic Products team, you will assist the Manager with all aspects of electronic and electro-mechanical manufacturing operations. This includes: manufacturing process development and documentation, equipment operation and utilization, facility layout and process-flow, material handling and storage, quality assurance and product testing procedures, as well as safety and process ergonomics.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
• 3-5 years of manufacturing experience with automated surface-mount and through-hole printed circuit assembly process and equipment. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Experienced with CAD tools (AutoCAD, SolidWorks) • Competent in MS Office

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
• B.S. degree in Industrial Engineering preferred • Experience in all areas of electronic and electro-mechanical manufacturing • Experience in an ISO-certified manufacturing environment

Please e-mail your resume and cover letter (MS Word format preferred) to Peosta.HR@bodine-electric.com

SMT Machine Operator/Programmer - Lilburn, GA Posted on: 08/18/2010
Responsible for operating and programming surface mount assembly equipment, including the use of a DEK solder paste screen printer; loading the proper components onto a Mydata pick and place machine; operating the reflow oven; and performing quality inspections at each stage to ensure correct assemblies are produced to meet customer's workmanship and quality standards.

Working hours: M-F, 7:30 – 4:00

Must be detail oriented

Must be able to identify components

Must be able to read, understand and follow assembly documentation.

Must be able to setup and operate solder paste screen printer

Must be able to setup and operate pick and place machine

Must be able to setup and operate reflow oven

Must be able to provide inline inspection, throughout the surface mount assembly process, while running product

Must be able and willing to use a microscope

Must perform preventative maintenance to pick and place, solder paste screen printer and reflow oven

Knowledge of MyData equipment a plus

Understand IPC-A-610 Rev D.

Other projects and responsibilities may be added at the company's discretion
Growing Electronic Manufacturer is seeking a qualified surface mount machine operator. Must be able to rework and solder SMT boards. Qualified applicant must have a consistent work history in a manufacturing field and have at least 1 Years experience. Only experienced candidates need to apply.

Position availability is immediate.
Please send all resumes to the dan.mauro@phoenixdesigns.com

SMT Process Engineer Posted on: 08/09/2010
Responsible for direct support and maintenance of SMT and Thru-hole production equipment.

Principle duties:
Stencil specifications and design, automatic placement/insertion machine program generation. Preventative maintenance and reports, machine operation, training and development, process control and product profile development for reflow and wave solder processes, time studies of mfg processes, fixture and pallet design for assembly and soldering, Unicam software operator and database maintenance, procedure and work instruction generation as needed, new equipment selection, product testing, assist with mfg estimates for quotes.

Requirements:

5-7 years experience in electronic production

3-5 years experience in Surface Mount Technology, Mydata preferred

AOI experience a plus

Associates degree in Manufacturing or Process Engineering or equivalent experience required.

Quality Manager/Engineer - LaBarge, Inc. - Pittsburgh, PA Posted on: 07/27/2010
LaBarge, Inc. is one of the fastest growing contract electronics manufacturers in the world. We provide our customers with sophisticated electronic and electromechanical products through contract design and manufacturing services. We are currently searching for a Quality Manager and a Quality Engineer for our rapidly growing Pittsburgh, PA facility.

To view our opportunities and submit your resume, please click:

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We are always seeking intelligent, creative and dedicated people to join our dynamic team. To see a complete listing of LaBarge opportunities, please visit our career center located at www.labarge.com. Thank you for your interest in LaBarge, Inc.

Technical Service Engineer - Irvine, CA Posted on: 07/26/2010
We currently have openings for Technical Service Engineers at our Irvine, California location. A Technical Service Engineer provides technical service and product application support for sales, product development, and marketing. This includes working on customer problems, providing process/application support, creating data packages for new materials, alpha site testing, and customer start ups. The TS Engineer is a technical liaison to customers providing technical presentation and training as well as coordinating responses to technical information requests including data sheets and analytical data.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Safe operation of all activities including chemical handling, laboratory equipment use, and experimental procedures.

Takes responsibility for design, set-up and conducting experimental program after discussion with supervisor. Self-sufficient.

With guidance, analyzes and interprets results, utilizes this information to continue experimental program.

Writes complete technical reports, prepares and makes Technical Service presentations and data packages that demonstrate good application knowledge.

Provides application information to help marketing implement sales of new products.

Responsible for running, set up, and performing maintenance of all lab equipment related to application assignments. Owner of application equipment and procedure.

With direction, acts as technical liaison between Customer and Marketing, Quality Assurance, Production, and Product Development departments.

Provides feedback on customer needs including recommendations for new products.

May give specific work direction to technicians.

Follows rigorous problem solving for technical issues. Learns to apply customer application methods and external literature to TS projects and problems.

General knowledge of application process improvements, troubleshooting, and material characterization.

Completes assignments within time/budget constraints.

Maintains accurate and complete records.

Uses contemporary experimental design techniques.

Conducts/adapts experiments based on company or published literature.

Prepares and presents oral review of research results at group meetings with minimal assistance from supervisor.

Receives technical information from product development personnel for routine introduction of new products into commercial production.

Actively participates in application testing associated with new product scale-ups and process optimization/improvement.

Works independently until consultation with supervisor or key individuals is required to determine direction of future work.

Education & Professional Requirements:

1 - 3 years as an engineer or materials scientist in a Technical Service, Process Engineering, Polymer, Surface Mount Technology (SMT) or Semiconductor Packaging engineering role.

Minimum BS in Chemical Engineering, Material Science, Chemistry or other related field.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Ability to put together and make Technical Service presentations with minimal input from supervisor.

Ability to plan, manage, track and complete significant projects; Meeting all timelines and goals of the project.

Ability to solve customer application issues or process optimization.

Familiar with goals/targets of projects and relationship to team strategic goals.

Knowledge in Power Point, Word, Lotus Notes, Excel, Statistical Analysis Software.

Uses good scientific judgment, statistical analysis, root cause identification, robust solution implementation.

Has detailed working knowledge of advanced analytical techniques relevant to assigned research program.

Capable of problem solving with these techniques with minimal input from supervisor.

Can independently write project report with minimal input from supervisor.

General knowledge of technical literature (company, patent, published) relevant to projects.

Working knowledge of basic experimental design (where relevant to projects) and basic on-line literature searching.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply on-line at: www.henkelna.com/careers

Electronics Packaging and Design for Manufacturing Posted on: 07/15/2010
Company Description: Schlumberger is the leading supplier of technology, project management, and information solutions, trusted to deliver superior results and improved E&P performance for oil and gas companies around the world. Through our well site operations and in our research and engineering facilities, we are working to develop products, services and solutions that optimize customer performance in a safe and environmentally sound manner. Reflecting our belief that diversity spurs creativity, collaboration, and understanding of customer's needs, we employ over 70,000 people of more than 140 nationalities working in 80 countries. With 25 research and engineering facilities worldwide, we place strong emphasis on developing innovative technology that adds value for our customers.

Electronics Packaging and Design for Manufacturing Job Description: The selected engineer will be responsible for robust mechanical design of high reliability printed wiring board electronic assemblies (PWA) used in hostile oil well conditions. This includes responsibility for component mounting, selection of potting, coatings and adhesives, mechanical design and qualification of boards and electrical systems for extreme shock, vibration, and thermal environments. The selected engineer will have significant skills and experience in the manufacturing processes used to produce high reliability fine pitch SMT PWAs since electronics manufacturability is a key responsibility. This includes responsibility for manufacturing process fixtures, instructions and profiles to optimize production yield.

Position Requirements: Applicants must have a degree (MS or PhD preferred) in engineering or material science and a minimum five years industry experience in the engineering and manufacturing of high reliability fine pitch SMT electronics including significant experience and knowledge of electronics failure modes and failure analysis.

To Apply: Qualified candidates, please complete an employment application, found at: the Schlumberger website, and send with resume to: HFE Personnel, Attn: Job Code # SMTA-EDFM, 110 Schlumberger Drive MD-10, Sugar Land, Texas 77478 or fax to: 281-285-7599 or e-mail to: SPC-PERS@slb.com and include Job Code # SMTA-EDFM.

Wave Solder Operator - Philadelphia, PA Posted on: 07/12/2010
Operation of a wave solder machine. Tasks include general preventative maintenance, setting up machine, and basic programing of machine. Previous experience is preferred.

Position is for first shift hours (8:00am to 4:30pm).
Position availability is immediate.
Please send all resumes to the email listed below or call 215-343-2300 ext 516.

Thank you,
Dave Stollsteimer
dstollsteimer@flexiblecircuits.net

Manufacturing Manager - Plano, TX Posted on: 06/29/2010
SUMMARY:
Lead manufacturing operations, including the development, planning, implementation and maintenance of manufacturing methods and processes for new and existing products.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Works with Quality and Engineering to establish and maintain production procedures, ensuring a high standard of manufacturing operations, product quality, reliability and safety.

Achieves On-Time Delivery of products to the customer.

Acts as a champion of efficiency improvement efforts, playing a key leadership role in the daily waste reduction activities.

Works with Quality and Engineering to improve First Time Through, driving technical solutions to product failing test.

Ensures revenue goals are realized within budget.

Monitors and controls manufacturing capacity, including making recommendations regarding labor and capital expenditures.

Selects, develops and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the Manufacturing function.

Works with Quality and Materials to manage Contract Manufacturing activities.

Promotes data-driven decisions and the use of problem-solving tools within the Manufacturing function.

Works with Engineering, Sales and Marketing, Quality, Materials, Accounting and Customer Service to ensure coordination of manufacturing activities related to both existing and new product introductions.

Recommends automation, assembly equipment and test equipment as needed to achieve improved product quality, customer responsiveness and/or reduced cost.

Works with IT to streamline manufacturing and planning functions.

Contributes to the development of the department budget.

QUALIFICATIONS:

10+ years of Manufacturing Management experience.

Bachelors degree in Manufacturing or Engineering required. Masters degree desirable.

Knowledge of high tech manufacturing (including SMT manufacturing) is required and knowledge of RF products is a plus

Experience with Lean Manufacturing, basic problem-solving methodologies, and IPC are required. Experience with ISO 9001 is a plus.

Excellent written communication skills

Strong inter-personal skills are required to direct and motivate exempt and non-exempt team members.

Ten years of broad technical knowledge is required, of which at least five years of manufacturing operations is required

Ability to read, interpret and understand technical documents and work procedures

Knowledge of Lean tools; such as 5S, Kanban, Set-up Reduction and Standardization

Understanding of IPC Class II requirements

Director Of Product Integrity - Plano, TX Posted on: 06/29/2010
Summary:
The Applied Concepts, Inc. DIRECTOR of PRODUCT INTEGRITY should be an outspoken and strong leader of a companywide comprehensive Quality Assurance Program that includes management and oversight of the company’s ISO 9001 program.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
1. ISO 9001 Conformance - Lead all aspects of the company’s ISO 9001 program.
2. Process Engineering - Responsible for all Process Engineering for the company’s SMT and Selective Soldering PCB fabrication lines.
3. Manufacturing Standards - Responsible for setting manufacturing standards and controlling the processes for the SMT Line and the Selective Soldering Line.
4. Product Conformance – Ensure, maintain and report product conformance (for all ACI products) to specifications through inspection of raw material, work in process, and finished goods inventories.
5. Customer Satisfaction - Ensure that all Applied Concepts products meet with customer satisfaction and quality requirements.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
1. Develops and maintains an effective organization through the selection, training, compensation and motivation of all subordinate personnel.
2. Develops and maintains a program for sound employee relations with manufacturing and materials personnel at all levels of the organization.
3. Provides guidance and direction to subordinate quality personnel to assist them in their personal and professional development.
4. Supervises quality inspectors to ensure performance of all internal and external quality checks.

Skills:

Expected to be an outspoken and a strong leader of Applied Concept’s Quality Program.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Change agent, constantly challenging conventional thinking, approach and methodology.

Ability to manage multiple projects, changing priorities, and work effectively in a small team environment.

Demonstrated skills in root cause corrective action and audit techniques.

Technically proficient in IPC 610 environments.

Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Power point Required Education/Experience:

A four year degree in Science or Engineering is required

A minimum of 20 years of experience in Quality Control, Process Engineering, and Process Improvement specifically in the manufacturing of through hole and SMT Electronic Products is required.

A minimum of 15 years of Management experience in Quality Control, Process Engineering, and Process Improvement specifically in the manufacturing of through hole and SMT Electronic Products is required.

ASQ Six Sigma Green Belt Certification desirable

ISO 9001 implementation Experience required

Lean Project Manager - Twinsburg, OH Posted on: 06/21/2010
Company: Rockwell Automation

Position Summary:
Analyzes, plans and implements process improvement needs. Evaluates and models existing processes. Organizes, leads and facilitates cross-functional projects. Identifies improvement options. Develops metrics that provide data for process management and indicators for future improvement opportunities. Collects data to identify root cause problems. Measures performance against process requirements, aligning improvement projects to close performance shortfalls. Identifies and manages resources, including cross-functional members, to successfully execute projects. Provides consultation on the use of re-engineering techniques to improve process performance and product quality. Deploys plans from conception through to close. Delivers presentations and training courses including measurement, analysis, improvement and control courses.

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years of lean six-sigma leader related experience.

Location: Twinsburg, OH (no relocation assistance)