Senior Process Engineer
On-sitePlano, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Build and develop plant manufacturing teams to foster cross-site knowledge sharing and standardize global equipment supply bases. Develop long-term automation roadmaps aligned with business growth and R&D priorities, establishing design-for-automation requirements and implementing structured review processes across all product lifecycle stages. Support Factory NPI Leaders and PCB DFM owners by reviewing and approving manufacturing process checklists at NPI gate reviews and embedding manufacturability into product designs from earliest development stages. Provide global DFM oversight while collaborating with R&D and Principal Engineering to ensure automation readiness. This oversight role requires setting direction through influence and accountability rather than direct control, with occasional domestic and international travel as required. Based in Plano, TX, the position reports to the Director of Manufacturing Excellence.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering, or equivalent technical experience
- Minimum 5 years of SMT manufacturing experience
- demonstrated expertise in process development, optimization, and continuous improvement
- ability to work flexible hours, including with countries in different time zones
- Strong cross-functional communication skills with the ability to influence without direct authority across global, matrixed organizations
- Experience managing or aligning global, multi-site manufacturing operations
Desired Qualifications
- Technical knowledge of SMT equipment, solder chemistry, reflow profiling, stencil design, pick-and-place, AOI, X-ray inspection, and defect mitigation
- Proven experience supporting or leading NPI programs, including DFM/DFA reviews and gate processes across product lifecycle stages
- Experience with CAPEX planning, automation justification, and manufacturing roadmap development
- Ability to analyze process cycle times, labor content, and throughput data to drive balanced automation and resource decisions
- Experience developing and reviewing manufacturing KPIs related to quality, throughput, and productivity
- Experience in power conversion, telecommunications, or data center electronics manufacturing environments
- SMTA Certification (Certified SMT Process Engineer) or active pursuit of certification
- IPC Certification (CIS, CIT, or equivalent) through IPC/Global Electronics Association
- Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher)
- Familiarity with AI-driven manufacturing analytics, automation platforms, or smart factory technologies relevant to PCB assembly
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred for Matamoros plant site engagement
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