Process Engineer

The Process Engineer provides technical leadership to one or more manufacturing processes in order to support business goals and objectives. This position 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.
Vanguard EMS, Inc. is in the service business. Even with Vanguard’s state of the art technology, vast manufacturing capability, and leading-edge information tools, we wake up every day thinking about how best to serve our customers, suppliers, and the communities in which we live.
What you’ll do:
Develop processes needed to assemble high complexity CCA’s and support customers’ requirements.
Align manufacturing capabilities with customers and technology road map by implementing new technology to support business opportunities.
Be a technical resource to production for process operation, improvement, problem solving, and interpretation of quality standards, process control, and training.
Identify, manage, and work on projects to improve quality, process control, and productivity.
Support and develop technical competence in production and technical support staff.
Design/conduct experiments to improve processes and advance organizational knowledge of the field.
Evaluate, recommend, and coordinate implementation of circuit board processes and equipment.
Maintain and develop technical contacts with customers, vendors, and other organizations in the electronics community.
Review circuit boards for cost, quality, and ability to manufacture.
Teach concepts to improve flow, problem solving, continuous improvement, and eliminate waste.
Performs other duties as required.
Requirements
What you’ll need:
High level of proficiency in computer systems including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
High-level critical thinking, analysis and ability to initiate process improvements.
Problem solving, troubleshooting, project management, teamwork, proactive follow-up, relationship building, and negotiation skills.
Customer service orientated with excellent written and oral communication skills.
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
While performing the duties of this job, the employee uses his/her hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls;
reach with hands and arms;
stoop, kneel, or crouch;
talk or hear. The employee uses computer and telephone equipment. Specific vision requirements of this job include close vision and distance vision.
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described above are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
This Job Posting is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities associated with this position. Management reserves the right to modify and assign other duties as necessary
Benefits
Employees enjoy a highly competitive benefits package including:
Medical, Dental &
Vision
401K (with employer match)
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Profit sharing