Manufacturing Engineer - PCB - Melbourne, FL

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer leads manufacturing engineering initiatives for complex printed circuit board assemblies and electronic systems in a high-mix, high-technology electronics manufacturing environment. This role drives process optimization, supports new product introductions, and ensures customer requirements for quality, reliability, cost, and delivery are consistently achieved.

Client Details

This growing electronics manufacturing organization specializes in building complex circuit boards, electronic assemblies, and integrated systems for highly regulated industries where quality, precision, and compliance are critical. Operating in a fast-paced, engineering-focused environment, the company has experienced significant growth driven by both new business wins and long-term customer partnerships.

Description

In this role you will report to the Engineering Manager and be responsible for:

• Programming and maintaining SMT equipment to support efficient and reliable production.
• Troubleshooting assembly and manufacturing issues while implementing corrective actions.
• Conducting design-for-manufacturability (DFM) reviews to improve producibility, quality, reliability, and cost.
• Developing and implementing manufacturing, assembly, and rework processes for new and existing products.
• Supporting new product introductions by identifying and resolving process and product-related challenges.
• Collaborating with Operations to improve yields, throughput, efficiency, and overall manufacturing performance.
• Creating process documentation, manufacturing instructions, and work packages.
• Supporting quality initiatives to achieve world-class defect reduction and performance metrics.
• Participating in continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Reviewing and implementing customer engineering change orders.
• Supporting corrective action investigations and root cause analysis activities.
• Assisting with capacity planning, process development, and cycle time reduction projects.
• Supporting MRB activities and disposition of non-conforming materials.
• Evaluating manufacturing equipment and recommending process improvements.
• Participating in cross-functional quality and engineering reviews.
• Traveling occasionally to customer, supplier, and company facilities as required.
• Maintaining ESD compliance and supporting a safe, organized production environment.
• Ensuring the accuracy of work-in-process throughout manufacturing operations.
• Training and mentoring employees on manufacturing processes and best practices.

Profile

The successful candidate will have:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field with 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience.
• Strong expertise in SMT processes, surface mount equipment, and circuit card assembly manufacturing in a high-mix, low-volume environment.
• Experience with SMT equipment, solder paste inspection (SPI), automated optical inspection (AOI), and electronic manufacturing process optimization.
• Knowledge of DFM principles, root cause analysis, statistical methods, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and engineering tools.
• Ability to interpret complex technical drawings, schematics, and manufacturing documentation while developing practical process solutions.
• U.S. Person status required due to access to ITAR-controlled technical data.

Job Offer

The candidate will receive:

• Competitive salary and potential for salary growth
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and vacation/sick leave
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
• A positive work environment that values collaboration and innovation
• Work-life balance and flexible scheduling options
• Access to cutting-edge technologies and resources
• Engaging and challenging projects that foster skill development
• Networking opportunities within the industry
• Potential for performance-based bonuses or incentives.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.