Manufacturing Engineer

*MANUFACTURING ENGINEER | BSU Inc. | Austin, TX 78754 | Full-time, Salaried* *About BSU INC.* BSU Inc. is a fast-growing electronics manufacturing and design company serving government agencies, high-tech firms, and leading corporations across the United States. *About the Role* We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in person at our Austin, TX facility. In this role, you will own process engineering across our SMT, through-hole, and box-build lines, driving yield, throughput, and right-first-time performance. You will lead DFM reviews, support new product introduction, and drive root cause analysis on defects — while also cross-training to run AOI and flying probe inspection equipment directly, providing hands-on backup coverage on the floor. This is a strong opportunity for an engineer who wants both process-engineering depth and hands-on floor experience in a growing EMS/PCBA environment. *Key Responsibilities* * Develop and optimize SMT process parameters (stencil design, reflow profiles, placement programs) * Lead DFM reviews with engineering on new customer builds * Drive root cause/corrective action (CAPA, 8D) on defects flagged by SPI/AOI/X-ray inspection * Own process documentation: travelers, work instructions, IPC-compliant standards * Support NPI — first article builds, line balancing, fixture/tooling design * Learn and perform AOI and flying probe operation as needed, providing floor coverage and backup capability * Partner with quality on ISO 9001 and AS9100-aligned process controls *Preferred but not Required* * Evaluate and justify capital equipment (e.g., inspection systems, stencil printers) * Support ITAR Zone 2 process segregation requirements as build volume grows * Experience with E2 or similar job-shop ERP systems *Qualifications* * Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience * 3+ years in an EMS/PCBA manufacturing environment * Familiarity with IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, and SPC methods * Willingness to cross-train and run inspection equipment (AOI, flying probe) directly, not just oversee the process * U.S. person status required for ITAR-related work *What We Offer* * On-site role at our Austin, TX facility * Hands-on exposure across process engineering, NPI, and inspection systems * Mentorship and growth path toward senior process engineering responsibilities _BSU Inc. is an equal opportunity employer._ Job Type: Full-time Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Education: * Bachelor's (Required) Language: * English (Required) Work Location: In person