SMT Process Engineer

Description: Duties and ResponsibilitiesEstablishes processes and process control for SMT lines and related production areasEstablishes process monitoring to ensure processes remain in controlWorks in a cross-functional team to document and improve existing processesWorks in a cross-functional team to support Continuous Improvement aimed at driving Operational ExcellenceWorks with machine vendors for technical support as required to establish or improve production processesMay periodically assist in orienting training assigning and checking the work of other employees Uses technical knowledge and experience to troubleshoot issues on the Production floor including SMT THT and Selective Solder issuesRecommend changes andor upgrades to equipment work methods and the production process to improve efficiency and utilization of resourcesIdentifies process bottlenecks and devises solutions to resolveWorks with Quality to monitor scrap rework and other quality metrics and uses this data to drive process improvementsAdvises Manufacturing Engineering teams on floor plan designs and layouts to ensure infrastructure improvements support existing production processes and process improvements ScopeDelivers results in accordance with goals and expectationsTakes ownership and responsibility for resultsOpenly communicates about commitments Works in a professional mannerShares information readily with team and larger departmentWorks well in a Team environmentAll Employees ShallComply with the EH&S Policy and applicable regulatory and company EH&S rules and requirementsReport to supervision conditions or practices that are either unsafe or that may adversely impact the environment to ensure prompt resolution of potential hazardsAttend scheduled EH&S training programActively support the organizations efforts to meet or exceed EH&S goals and plansRecommend improved EH&S practicesMust be able to communicate effectively with co-workers supervisors and third parties. This ability to communicate requires the employee to be conversant in English as the majority of our workforce and the third parties that we encounter only speak English.The incumbent is responsible for complying with the policies in Whelens Employee Handbook."Whelen Engineering is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race color religion national origin age gender sex ancestry citizenship status mental or physical disability genetic information sexual orientation veteran status or military status.This Job Description is to serve as a guide. It is intended to be flexible and will continue to evolve over time with business needs and demands and may be updated periodically and at the Companys discretion.Nothing in this position description changes or is intended to change the employment at-will relationship with the Company. Employment at-will means that an employee or the Company may terminate the employment relationship at any time for any reason or no reason at all with or without notice.Education and Experience 8 years of experience in the Electronic Production Environment preferredExperience manufacturing and inspecting Printed Circuit Boards and their assembliesOperation and programming experience with SMT and THT production equipmentExperience overseeing maintenance of SMT and THT production equipmentStrong mechanical aptitudeKnowledge of Lean Manufacturing PrinciplesAssociate degree or higher a plusPhysical demands and abilitiesAble to stand for long periods at a timeAble to lift 35 lbsAble to operate basic hand tools screwdriver wrench pliers electric drill etc