Principal Engineer

Our client is a locally owned and operated electronics manufacturer. They are the choice supplier for leading-edge companies in the medical, aerospace, defense, industrial and communication segments for electronics manufacturing services. They offer great benefits, career path development and a great work environment!

Summary

The Principal Engineer provides technical leadership and guidance to the entire Engineering team and collaborates with team members to ensure a proactive approach to root cause analysis, problem solving and processes that constantly meet evolving customer requirements with the highest quality standards.

Duties

• Align manufacturing capabilities with customers and technology road map by implementing new technology to support business opportunities.
• Demonstrates mastery of knowledge in the engineering field broadly across disciplines.
• Be a technical resource to the Engineering Team for process operation, improvement, problem solving and interpretation of quality standards, process control and training.
• Support and develop technical competence in production and technical support staff.
• Provides technical guidance and mentoring to the Engineering Team.
• Design and conduct experiments to improve manufacturing processes and advance organizational knowledge of the field.
• Perform DFM, process capability and other statistical analyses.
• Evaluate, recommend and coordinate implementation of circuit board assembly processes and equipment.
• Provide technical support for New Product Introduction and Program Management.
• Maintain and develop technical contacts with customers, vendors and other organizations in the electronics community.
• Review circuit board assemblies for cost, quality and ability to manufacture.
• Provide design input for improving manufacturability of customer products.
• Provides input and guidance during all phases of programs to solve challenging technical issues.
• Drive continuous improvement by looking for opportunities for improvement and working projects, small and large, to successful completion resulting in improved performance and profits.

Requirements

• High level of proficiency in computer systems including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Proficient English skills (reading, writing, and verbal) & Intermediate Mathematical Skills
• Displays a high-level critical thinking and analysis as well as a strong attention to detail
• Ability to initiate process improvements and demonstrate problem solving, troubleshooting, proactive follow-up, relationship building, and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and teambuilding skills with self-motivation, problem solving abilities, team spirit and a “hands on” mentality

Education and/or Experience

• BS, ME, or related degree or equivalent training and experience
• Manufacturing or process engineering experience
• Experience with PCBA-related processes such as wave solder, selective solder, cleaning, component/wire prep, electro-mechanical assembly, SMT equipment/automation, automatic optical inspection (AOI), conformal coating, or IQ/OQ/PQ
• Experience in an ISO9001 / AS9100 / ISO13485 certified quality management system
• Proficiency in process design and control

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of IPC-610, J-STD, IPC 7711/7721, IPC-A-600, and/or ANSI/ESD S20.20 standards
• Contract manufacturing experience

Pay: Depending on skills and qualifications