SMT Electronics Manufacturing Engineer - Palm Bay, FL

We are seeking an experienced SMT Manufacturing Engineer to support advanced PCB assembly and electronics manufacturing operations. This role will be responsible for developing, optimising, and sustaining manufacturing processes while ensuring quality, reliability, and cost targets are achieved. The successful candidate will work closely with Engineering, Operations, and Quality teams to support production, new product introductions, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established electronics manufacturing organization supporting complex commercial and highly regulated products. They offer a collaborative environment focused on innovation, manufacturing excellence, and continuous improvement.

Description

Responsibilities

• Program, maintain, and optimise SMT equipment and production processes.
• Troubleshoot assembly and manufacturing issues and implement corrective actions.
• Perform Design for Manufacturability (DFM) reviews to improve quality, reliability, manufacturability, and cost.
• Develop manufacturing, assembly, and rework processes for new and existing products.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities and resolve production-related defects.
• Collaborate with Operations to improve yields, cycle times, throughput, and efficiency.
• Create and maintain manufacturing documentation, process instructions, and work procedures.
• Support quality initiatives, corrective actions, MRB activities, and root cause investigations.
• Participate in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement efforts.
• Review and implement engineering changes and customer-driven revisions.
• Evaluate manufacturing equipment and recommend improvements.
• Ensure ESD compliance and maintain a safe production environment.
• Provide technical guidance and training to production personnel as required.
• Support capacity planning and process development initiatives.

Profile

Ideal Candidate

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience within electronics manufacturing, including SMT and box build operations.
• Strong understanding of PCB assembly processes within a high-mix, low-volume environment.
• Hands-on experience with SMT equipment, SPI systems, and AOI inspection tools.
• Experience supporting both commercial and regulated manufacturing programmes.
• Knowledge of DFM principles, process optimisation, and manufacturing best practices.
• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis capabilities.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis and process control methodologies.
• Experience using ERP systems and manufacturing software tools.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally with customers, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality systems.
• PMP certification and/or Six Sigma certification is advantageous.
• Must be eligible to access export-controlled technical data.

Job Offer

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to work on advanced electronics manufacturing programmes.
• High-impact engineering role with visibility across operations and leadership teams.
• Collaborative and technically challenging environment.
• Career growth and professional development opportunities.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.

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