Manufacturing Process Engineer
Location: On-site | Elgin, IL
Compensation: $80,000–$110,000 per year
Overview
We are seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer to translate design specifications into efficient, repeatable, and high-quality manufacturing processes for advanced electronics products. This hands-on role provides technical support to production, ensures process compliance, and drives collaboration between Engineering, Quality, and Production teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary technical liaison between Production, Engineering, and Quality teams
- Translate new product designs and Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) into actionable manufacturing plans
- Act as the "Voice of Manufacturing" to the design team, providing feedback on manufacturability
- Provide hands-on support to production lines, troubleshoot process and assembly issues, and minimize downtime
- Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for production defects, failures, and yield excursions
- Manage Material Review Board (MRB) processes for non-conforming assemblies
- Design, implement, and maintain custom fixtures and test equipment
- Develop and maintain detailed Manufacturing Work Instructions for all product assemblies
- Utilize Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to improve cycle time, cost, and first-pass yield
- Collaborate with Quality to implement in-process inspections, Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA), and audits of manufacturing processes
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field
- 4+ years of experience in electronics manufacturing or assembly, ideally in LCD, OLED, TFT displays, or PCBA
- Experience serving as a cross-functional liaison between Engineering, Quality, and Production
- Strong knowledge of electronics theory, schematics, wiring diagrams, and component datasheets
- Proficiency in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma process improvement methodologies
- Experience with quality systems such as ISO 9001 and leading Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
- Familiarity with production equipment, tooling, and process validation in electronics manufacturing
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary Range: $80,000–$110,000 per year
- Bonus: Annual discretionary bonus based on company and individual performance
- Paid Time Off: Personal Time Off (PTO) offered on an accrual basis up to [insert hours, e.g., 160 hours/year], plus [insert number] Paid Holidays; PTO and holidays prorated based on hire date
- Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage available for full-time employees; employee contributions may apply
- Retirement: 401(k) plan with employer match available
- Other Benefits: Short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, voluntary benefits, wellness programs, professional development opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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