Junior Process Engineer

About the Role

The Process Engineer role involves establishing and evaluating manufacturing processes, with a strong focus on soldering, conformal coating, potting processes, and fixture development and implementation.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide programming support and technical assistance for manufacturing equipment.
• Improve and implement operational methodologies, set up Design of Experiments (DOEs), and create reports and presentations.
• Lead continuous improvement projects focused on defect reduction, pFMEAs, cost savings, and corrective and preventive action plans.
• Support daily manufacturing production activities and processes by providing tooling and Design for Manufacturability feedback.
• Monitor and improve process efficiencies and product manufacturing quality.
• Coordinate process resolution with team members, assuring the planned production output.
• Provide technical leadership and training to production teams.
• Work with the quality engineering team to manage non-conforming materials.
• Analyze failures based on product drawings, product/process diagrams, layouts, and customer specifications.
• Build positive relationships with customer staff to meet and exceed expectations.
• Interact with production teams to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Ensure real-time communication of potential Sanmina issues on the production line, including initiating the Sanmina escalation process as needed.
• Support activities related to the customer's Quality Improvement Plan to align with Quality Metrics.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• PFMEAs, PPAP, Control Plans, process flow diagrams development
• Understanding of quality methodologies, including measurement system analysis and statistical tools such as process control charts, SPC, GR&R, and CpKs
• Understanding of problem-solving methodologies like 8D, fault tree analysis, and the 5 Whys
• General knowledge of IPC-A-610 and JEDEC standards
• General knowledge of manufacturing methods for electronic printed circuit board assemblies, modular assemblies, and complete systems including testing
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Email)
• Overall knowledge of the Agile application IATF16949 standard and automotive quality management system is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience and knowledge of automotive quality management systems.
• Technical proficiency in electronics engineering applications.
• Green Belt certification in Six Sigma is preferable.
• English proficiency required.

Skills

• Ability to provide constructive feedback and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills in English, with strong attention to detail, flexibility, and prioritization.
• Team leadership skills, demonstrating reliability, initiative, and a desire to learn and teach.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a flexible schedule.