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Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer

TECHSTAFF OF ARIZONAScottsdale, AZ, US
4 days ago
Job type
  • Permanent
Job description

Small Electronics Manufacturing Company (Mid-Level Position)

Position Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer serves as a self-directed technical contributor in a small, dynamic electronics manufacturing environment where versatility and initiative are essential. This position requires independent problem-solving, proactive process improvement, and the ability to manage multiple projects with minimal supervision. The ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, seeks learning opportunities without prompting, and takes ownership of manufacturing challenges from identification through resolution. In our small company setting, this engineer will wear multiple hats and directly impact product quality, customer satisfaction, and operational efficiency.

Core Responsibilities

Independent Process Ownership (35%)

  • Take full ownership of assigned product lines without day-to-day supervision
  • Proactively identify process gaps and implement improvements before issues escalate
  • Self-audit processes and documentation, updating without being prompted
  • Research and propose new manufacturing methods based on industry trends
  • Develop contingency plans for critical processes without management direction
  • Monitor industry publications and forums for applicable solutions
  • Create and maintain process roadmaps for continuous improvement
  • Take initiative to cross-train on unfamiliar equipment and processes

SMT Programming & Optimization (20%)

  • Independently develop and release SMT programs from CAD data to production
  • Optimize existing programs based on self-initiated yield analysis
  • Anticipate and resolve programming issues before production impact
  • Build comprehensive component libraries without supervision
  • Identify opportunities for standardization across product families
  • Research and implement advanced programming features independently
  • Develop programming templates and standards for team use
  • Train yourself on new equipment capabilities through manuals and experimentation
  • Proactive Problem Solving (20%)

  • Monitor production metrics daily and investigate anomalies without prompting
  • Develop systematic approaches to recurring issues
  • Research root causes using online resources, vendor contacts, and experimentation
  • Implement permanent corrective actions with minimal oversight
  • Anticipate potential problems during NPI and address preemptively
  • Build relationships with equipment vendors for technical support
  • Create troubleshooting guides based on learned experiences
  • Seek out problems others haven't noticed yet
  • Customer Program Management (15%)

  • Independently manage customer technical relationships for assigned accounts
  • Anticipate customer needs and prepare solutions proactively
  • Take initiative to improve customer documentation and reporting
  • Identify upselling opportunities through manufacturing improvements
  • Resolve customer complaints with minimal escalation
  • Proactively communicate potential issues before customers discover them
  • Research customer industries to better understand their requirements
  • Develop account-specific quality and process improvements
  • Self-Directed Learning & Development (10%)

  • Identify personal knowledge gaps and seek training without prompting
  • Master new equipment through self-study and experimentation
  • Pursue relevant certifications and online courses independently
  • Build expertise in emerging technologies relevant to company growth
  • Learn from other departments to understand full business context
  • Attend webinars and virtual conferences on own initiative
  • Document and share self-learned knowledge with team
  • Experiment with new techniques during off-hours or slow periods
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