Senior Electrical Engineer - Electronics Production Support at Softworld Inc

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. **