{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"22f72b430b01a508b8d9f3cd","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/22f72b430b01a508b8d9f3cd","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/22f72b430b01a508b8d9f3cd","title":"Electronics Manufacturing/Process Engineer (SMT/PCBA)","description":"Design West Technologies Inc. (DWT) is a leading provider of cutting-edge aerospace and military technologies. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, we specialize in designing, manufacturing, and delivering high-performance solutions for our clients worldwide. Our team comprises passionate professionals dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what is possible in aerospace and defense.\nWe are seeking a dynamic Electronics Manufacturing / Process Engineer to drive operational excellence in PCB assembly and electronics production.\nPosition Overview:\nThe Electronics Manufacturing / Process Engineer is responsible for developing, improving, and sustaining SMT, through-hole, box build, and electronic assembly processes. This role focuses heavily on SMT/PCBA process engineering, line optimization, yield improvement, defect reduction, and new product introduction (NPI) support. The ideal candidate is a hands-on problem solver with strong engineering discipline who thrives in a fast-paced, high-mix, low-to-medium volume manufacturing environment\nJob Duties:\nSMT / PCBA Process Engineering\nOptimize SMT production processes including solder paste printing, stencil setup, pick-and-place programming, reflow profiling, selective soldering, and hand assembly, while developing, validating, and maintaining programs for printers, SPI, AOI, and pick-and-place equipment.\nImprove manufacturing performance by driving higher first-pass yield, reducing defects, and increasing throughput across electronic assembly lines.\nTroubleshoot SMT process and assembly defects such as insufficient solder, bridging, tombstoning, skew, opens, and placement issues to ensure consistent product quality and process stability.\nManufacturing Engineering\nCreate and maintain manufacturing documentation including work instructions, process flows, setup sheets, tooling documentation, and routers.\nDesign and improve fixtures, tooling, and workstation layouts while analyzing line balance, labor efficiency, bottlenecks, and capacity.\nSupport preventive maintenance and equipment uptime initiatives to improve reliability and reduce downtime.\nNew Product Introduction (NPI)\nLead manufacturing readiness from prototype to production, including pilot builds, tooling, stencil design, and feeder setup.\nReview Gerbers, BOMs, AVL, and assembly packages, and provide DFM/DFA feedback to ensure producibility and efficient assembly.\nQuality & Continuous Improvement\nDrive root cause corrective actions using tools such as 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, Pareto, SPC, and Lean methodologies to resolve manufacturing issues and reduce defects, rework, scrap, and process variation in partnership with Quality.\nSupport internal audits and compliance with IPC, ISO 9001, AS9100, and customer requirements while using data analysis to identify process improvements and recommend capital equipment upgrades.\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor's degree in Engineering (Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial).\n5+ years of experience in electronics manufacturing/EMS or PCB assembly with strong knowledge of SMT processes, equipment (pick-and-place, AOI, SPI, reflow, stencil printing), and test processes.\nAbility to read and interpret schematics, Gerbers, BOMs, assembly drawings, and ECOs, with hands-on troubleshooting and strong cross-functional communication skills\nPreferred Qualifications\nIPC certifications (IPC-A-610, IPC J-STD-001 or related) preferred.\nExperience in defense, aerospace, or other highly regulated electronics manufacturing environments, including mixed-technology assemblies.\nFamiliarity with ERP/MES systems, Juki SMT/AOI equipment, Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies.\nWhy Join Design West Technologies\nJoin a growing U.S. manufacturer supporting national security missions with products that matter. You will have the opportunity to directly impact factory performance, manufacturing capability, and the delivery of mission-critical systems to customers who depend on them.","company":"Design West Technologies","rawCompany":"design west technologies","city":"Tustin","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-05-24T08:00:43.644Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2072.00","title":"Electronics Engineers, Except Computer","slug":"electronics-engineers-except-computer"},{"code":"17-2112.03","title":"Manufacturing Engineers","slug":"manufacturing-engineers"},{"code":"17-3023.00","title":"Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians","slug":"electrical-and-electronic-engineering-technologists-and-technicians"}],"industries":[{"code":"334418","title":"Printed Circuit Assembly (Electronic Assembly) Manufacturing","slug":"printed-circuit-assembly-electronic-assembly-manufacturing"},{"code":"334419","title":"Other Electronic Component Manufacturing","slug":"other-electronic-component-manufacturing"},{"code":"334511","title":"Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing","slug":"search-detection-navigation-guidance-aeronautical-and-nautical-system-and-instrument-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Electronics Manufacturing/Process Engineer (SMT/PCBA)","description":"Design West Technologies Inc. (DWT) is a leading provider of cutting-edge aerospace and military technologies. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, we specialize in designing, manufacturing, and delivering high-performance solutions for our clients worldwide. Our team comprises passionate professionals dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what is possible in aerospace and defense.\nWe are seeking a dynamic Electronics Manufacturing / Process Engineer to drive operational excellence in PCB assembly and electronics production.\nPosition Overview:\nThe Electronics Manufacturing / Process Engineer is responsible for developing, improving, and sustaining SMT, through-hole, box build, and electronic assembly processes. This role focuses heavily on SMT/PCBA process engineering, line optimization, yield improvement, defect reduction, and new product introduction (NPI) support. The ideal candidate is a hands-on problem solver with strong engineering discipline who thrives in a fast-paced, high-mix, low-to-medium volume manufacturing environment\nJob Duties:\nSMT / PCBA Process Engineering\nOptimize SMT production processes including solder paste printing, stencil setup, pick-and-place programming, reflow profiling, selective soldering, and hand assembly, while developing, validating, and maintaining programs for printers, SPI, AOI, and pick-and-place equipment.\nImprove manufacturing performance by driving higher first-pass yield, reducing defects, and increasing throughput across electronic assembly lines.\nTroubleshoot SMT process and assembly defects such as insufficient solder, bridging, tombstoning, skew, opens, and placement issues to ensure consistent product quality and process stability.\nManufacturing Engineering\nCreate and maintain manufacturing documentation including work instructions, process flows, setup sheets, tooling documentation, and routers.\nDesign and improve fixtures, tooling, and workstation layouts while analyzing line balance, labor efficiency, bottlenecks, and capacity.\nSupport preventive maintenance and equipment uptime initiatives to improve reliability and reduce downtime.\nNew Product Introduction (NPI)\nLead manufacturing readiness from prototype to production, including pilot builds, tooling, stencil design, and feeder setup.\nReview Gerbers, BOMs, AVL, and assembly packages, and provide DFM/DFA feedback to ensure producibility and efficient assembly.\nQuality & Continuous Improvement\nDrive root cause corrective actions using tools such as 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, Pareto, SPC, and Lean methodologies to resolve manufacturing issues and reduce defects, rework, scrap, and process variation in partnership with Quality.\nSupport internal audits and compliance with IPC, ISO 9001, AS9100, and customer requirements while using data analysis to identify process improvements and recommend capital equipment upgrades.\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor's degree in Engineering (Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial).\n5+ years of experience in electronics manufacturing/EMS or PCB assembly with strong knowledge of SMT processes, equipment (pick-and-place, AOI, SPI, reflow, stencil printing), and test processes.\nAbility to read and interpret schematics, Gerbers, BOMs, assembly drawings, and ECOs, with hands-on troubleshooting and strong cross-functional communication skills\nPreferred Qualifications\nIPC certifications (IPC-A-610, IPC J-STD-001 or related) preferred.\nExperience in defense, aerospace, or other highly regulated electronics manufacturing environments, including mixed-technology assemblies.\nFamiliarity with ERP/MES systems, Juki SMT/AOI equipment, Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies.\nWhy Join Design West Technologies\nJoin a growing U.S. manufacturer supporting national security missions with products that matter. You will have the opportunity to directly impact factory performance, manufacturing capability, and the delivery of mission-critical systems to customers who depend on them.","datePosted":"2026-05-24T08:00:43.644Z","dateModified":"2026-05-24T08:00:43.644Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Design West Technologies","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Tustin","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"22f72b430b01a508b8d9f3cd"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/22f72b430b01a508b8d9f3cd"}}