Process Engineer - Electronic Manufacturing - Lowell, MA

This Process Engineer will be responsible for supporting new product introductions, developing manufacturing processes, and driving continuous improvement initiatives within an advanced electronics manufacturing environment. The role offers hands-on involvement with PCBA assembly, customer-facing engineering support, and process optimization efforts that directly impact quality, delivery, and operational performance.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established electronics manufacturing organization that partners with leading customers to produce complex printed circuit board assemblies and electronic systems. The company offers a collaborative engineering environment focused on innovation, manufacturing excellence, and long-term growth.

Description

• Lead manufacturing process development for new product introductions (NPI) and production launches.
• Perform Design for Manufacturability (DFM) reviews and provide recommendations to improve quality, manufacturability, and cost.
• Develop PFMEAs, control plans, process documentation, and manufacturing work instructions.
• Support PCB assembly and electronic systems manufacturing operations.
• Analyze manufacturing performance, yield, quality, and process data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Investigate root causes using structured problem-solving methodologies such as 5 Why and 8D.
• Drive continuous improvement, Lean Manufacturing, and Kaizen initiatives.
• Partner with customers, suppliers, quality, and operations teams to resolve technical challenges and improve production performance.
• Evaluate tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing equipment to improve efficiency and ergonomics.

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 1-5 years of engineering experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience within electronics manufacturing or PCBA assembly environments.
• Knowledge of SMT processes, wave soldering, mechanical assembly, and electronic manufacturing best practices.
• Experience supporting new product introductions and process validation activities.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, PFMEA, and quality systems.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work directly with customers and cross-functional teams.

Job Offer

• Salary range of $90,000 to $125,000.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Long-term growth opportunities.

Interested? Apply today.

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