Senior Electrical Engineer - Electronics Production Support at Softworld Inc
Melbourne, FL
About the Job
Job Title: Senior Electrical Engineer - Electronics Production Support
Job Location: Melbourne, FL 32901
Onsite Requirements:
- Manufacture of printed circuit board assembly (PCBA)/circuit card assembly (CCA)
- IPC-A-600, IPC J-STD-001
- Root Cause Analysis and Corrective/ Preventative Actions
Job Description:
- We are looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to support our Combat Mission Systems business in ground combat vehicles.
- The candidate will work closely with one or more of our electronics suppliers to provide electrical engineering support in the manufacture of printed circuit board assembly (PCBA)/circuit card assembly (CCA) and the associated system Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) enclosures for one of our combat vehicle systems.
- The selected candidate will be co-located with assigned suppliers to ensure an ongoing high-level of production quality is met.
- The engineer must have experience in the design and manufacture of PCBAs/CCAs and will help resolve supplier quality and manufacturing process concerns in direct support of production.
- The engineer will investigate, evaluate, and support the resolution of supplier quality problems by conducting defect investigations, analyzing defect trends, and leading continuous improvement projects.
- Strong communication skills are required to ensure suppliers understand requirements and expectations; make progress reports and present findings.
- The role requires familiarity with, and experience in, IPC-A-600 and IPC J-STD-001, as well as subordinate IPC standards/guidelines.
- A working knowledge of IPC-A-610 and IPC-A-620 is also strongly desired.
- Expected Travel requirement: Regular work location for the candidate is at the supplier facility (identified above).
- Travel to other locations such as client facilities or other supplier facilities may be required infrequently: Approximately 10% or less.
Additionally, the candidate will:
- Support team led problem solving and root-cause analysis activities with assigned supplier to eliminate recurrence of non-conformances.
- Evaluate the impact of nonconforming products and assess suppliers' corrective actions.
- Help suppliers with process improvements to ensure to resolve manufacturing process concerns.
- Drive "Zero Defect" mentality within the supply base.
- Participate in Technical Interchange Meetings within the Integrated Product Team. Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship status.
Skills Required:
- Effective, practical problem solver using structured problem-solving methods and systems.
- Understanding of technical drawing requirements with ability to determine compliance.
- Computer skills to include MS Office Suite and related industry software applications.
- Effective, clear communicator with strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
Skills Preferred:
- The following skills are preferred but are not required for the position:
- Design of PCBA/CCA for aerospace or defense industries
- Working knowledge of MIL-PRF-31032, MIL-PRF-55110, IPC-A-610, and IPC-A-620
- Fabrication processes, equipment, test, and instrumentation common in the Aerospace and Defense Industries
- Production line validation, test, equipment, instrumentation, and qualification of fabricated products
- Working knowledge of AS9100 Quality System, AS9102C First Article Requirements, AS9145 APQP/PPAP Requirements, and Source Inspection.
- Low voltage (28Vdc) and/or high voltage (610Vdc) electrical power distribution and management
- Servo amplifier design, manufacturing, and test experience
- Working knowledge of design for environmental qualification including EMI/EMC design and qualification principles
- IPC-6012, IPC-6013, IPC-6018, subordinate IPC standards/guidelines, MIL-PRF-31032, MIL-PRF-55110, MIL-STD-883, MIL-PRF-38534, and ASME Y14.5.
Experience Required:
- At least 5 years of work experience in a relevant function and industry.
- Working knowledge and familiarity with IPC-A-600, IPC J-STD-001.
- Exposure to Failure Analysis, Root Cause Analysis and Corrective/ Preventative Actions.
Experience Preferred:
- The following experiences are preferred but are not required for the position:
- Experience with design of PCBA/CCA for aerospace or defense industries.
- Experience with fabrication processes, equipment, test, and instrumentation common in the Aerospace and Defense Industries
- Experience with production line validation, test, equipment, instrumentation, and qualification of fabricated products.
- Exposure to ISO 9001 and AS9100 Quality Systems and AS9102B First Article Requirements or comparable industry standards.
- Experience with Low voltage (28Vdc) and/or high voltage (610Vdc) electrical power distribution and management.
- Experience with Servo amplifier design, manufacturing, and test experience.
Education Required:
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or Related Technical Discipline
Education Preferred:
- The following education is preferred but is not required for the position:
- Certification to IPC-A-600
** This position requires candidates to be eligible to work in the United States, directly for an employer, without sponsorship now or anytime in the future.
This client is a US Federal Government contractor and is legally required to hire US Citizens. US Citizens will only be considered for this role. **
Salary
35 - 45 /hour