Process Engineer

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated, hands-on Process Engineer to support in the development, implementation, and ramp-up of a new, state-of-the-art electronics manufacturing facility. This position offers an exciting opportunity to help shape manufacturing capabilities from the ground up, supporting facility layout development, equipment installation, commissioning, and process optimization across Surface Mount Technology (SMT), conformal coating, inspection, and automated test operations. The candidate will collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Quality, Facilities, and Operations teams to establish efficient production workflows, optimize equipment utilization, and ensure seamless transitions from PCBA manufacturing through subassembly and final integration.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, document, and execute manufacturing processes and procedures for electronic products.
• Support production of printed circuit board assemblies (PCBA) through various processes including SMT, Through Hole Selective Solder, Press fit, Conformal Coating, and other related processes.
• Work with a multi-disciplinary team to develop a wide variety of hardware and utilize the latest automated technology used in assembly and test equipment.
• Support tasks such as creating machine programs and overseeing the execution of manufacturing activities.
• Work closely with the operations team to complete all details of the assembly and prepare for customer delivery.
• Collaborate with the manufacturing team (engineering, operations, and quality) to develop processes that validate customer quality requirements.
• Work closely with production control to meet desired delivery schedules.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• BS degree and 2-4 years of prior relevant experience OR Masters degree with 0-2 years of prior relevant experience.
• In lieu of a degree, a high school diploma/GED with 6 years of experience will be considered.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to multi-task well.
• Experience working with design engineers, manufacturing engineers, and technicians to develop a build strategy and identify potential assembly problems.
• Basic computer skills for retrieving manufacturing documentation, updating the system, etc.
• Must be a resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville - North Alabama, AL area.
• Must be a US Citizen and possess (or be able to maintain) a Final Secret Clearance OR meet the eligibility to obtain (and maintain) a Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 2 years of manufacturing experience on programs building electronic hardware to government specifications (or similar).
• Experience in the following processes and equipment: ASM pick and place, DEK screen printers, BTU ovens, PVA coating machine, Pillarhouse or JUKI selective solder.
• Experience with software that maintains bills of materials and other engineering design data.
• Experience with electronics used on launch vehicles, targets, or missile components, and with production of cable harnesses, electronics, and electromechanical assemblies.
• Experience in various quality roles is also a plus.
• Experience in using Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) is also a plus.
• Understanding of electronic component handling requirements and ESD procedures.
• Current or prior certification to IPC/WHMA-A-610 & J-STD-001.

Additional Experience (considered a plus):

• Costpoint Material Planning software
• Agile/Windchill product lifecycle management software