Vanguard EMS · 16 hours ago
Mechanical Process Engineer
Beaverton, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expVanguard EMS, Inc. is a company focused on building electronics assemblies for critical systems. The Mechanical Process Engineer will be responsible for developing production processes, designing tools and fixtures, and leading improvements in manufacturing operations.
ElectronicsManufacturingSupply Chain Management
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop processes and procedures for high complexity assemblies to meet customers' requirements
Design tools, jigs and fixtures for electromechanical assembly processes
Identify the opportunity, evaluate, procure, install and qualify new automation/capital equipment
Lead efforts to improve utilization of existing equipment
Support and improve manual soldering and assembly operations
Lead Root Cause and Corrective Actions for defects, yield improvement and escapes
Continuously improve tooling design guidelines and reuse libraries
Lead the validation and verification of new production tooling/fixturing
Ensure all equipment has the optimal preventative maintenance defined and establish new procedures
Troubleshoot equipment issues, working with both internal and external support to resolve issues in a timely manner to minimize production downtime
Collect, analyze and drive action from manufacturing data
Utilize Design of Experiments to establish new processes and drive improvements to existing
Support production technicians and operators on issues that arise
Both lead and support process improvement efforts with the team
Qualification
Required
Engineering Bachelors Degree or higher in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial or related discipline. Or equivalent experience
Customer service orientated (internal and external) with excellent written and oral communication skills
US Citizen or Permanent Resident
Preferred
2+ years experience in an electronics manufacturing setting
Hands on knowledge of SMT & Through-Hole Soldering, Component Prep, Automated Inspection Systems, Wash & Cleanliness, Electro-Mechanical Assembly, Coating/Staking/Bonding, etc
High proficiency in part constraints, dimensioning, tolerancing and GD&T
Demonstrated expertise in designing tools and fixtures
Demonstrated experience selecting and qualifying new automated/capital equipment
Practical knowledge of equipment and process qualification using IQ, OQ, PQ or similar
Demonstrated experience setting up and executing DOE's
Deep understanding of SPC and manufacturing data analysis
Strong understanding of material science as it relates to material selection, solder, flux, adhesives, etc
Experience in an ISO9001 / AS9100 / ISO13485 certified quality management system
Working knowledge of IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, IPC 7711/7721, IPC-A-600, and/or ANSI/ESD S20.20
Proficiency in business systems such as MES, PLM, ERP, MRB
Benefits
Competitive Salary based on skill and experience level
Profit Share
401(k) with match
Up to 15 days earned paid time off in the first year of employment
Paid Holidays
Medical, Dental & Vision
Company
Vanguard EMS
Vanguard EMS is a premier Electronics Manufacturing Services Company focused on providing leading edge turnkey manufacturing & test services
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Floyd Sutz
CEO and Chairman
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