Manufacturing Engineer

Global Power Products•Lawrenceville, GA

About The Position

Key Responsibilities 1. Quality Assurance & Troubleshooting (50%) Continuous Process Improvement: Lead and drive a continuous process improvement solution that analyzes and resolves production issues. FPY Analysis: Daily monitoring and analysis of First Pass Yield (FPY) data to identify trends, outliers, and recurring failures. Root Cause Analysis (RCA): Lead investigations into production failures using standard methodologies (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone). Perform quality deep dives on electrical assemblies down to the component or PCBA level to identify effects and root causes for both electrical and mechanical assembly issues. Corrective Actions: Implementing robust Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) to eliminate repeat defects. Defect Reduction: Collaborate with the design team to feedback manufacturing data, reducing "No Trouble Found" (NTF) rates and improving test coverage and customer experience. Non-Conformance Management: Manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) for incoming electrical components and internal line failures. 2. Manufacturing & Process Engineering (50%) Process Design: Help develop and maintain efficient manufacturing processes for electrical assemblies, wiring harnesses, and electromechanical integrations. Work Instructions: Assist in the creation and updating of detailed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and visual work instructions for assembly and test stations. Test Equipment: Create and maintain end-of-line electrical testers and fixtures. Assist in the commissioning of new test equipment. NPI Support: Participate in the stage gate development process with R&D during New Product Development to ensure Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Testability (DFT). Continuous Improvement: Apply Lean Manufacturing principles to reduce waste, balance line flow, and improve operator efficiency. Preventative Maintenance: Identify and develop processes for preventative maintenance to reduce down time and defect rates.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (BSEE), Electronics Engineering Technology, or Manufacturing Engineering with significant electrical experience.
3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment involving electronics or electromechanical products.
Knowledge of operating, calibrating, and maintaining SMT and THT assembly equipment including solder paste, pick-and place, reflow, and wave solder equipment.
Ability to read and interpret complex electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and PCB layouts.
Hands-on experience with electrical diagnostic tools (DMMs, Oscilloscopes, Power Analyzers, High Current Test Equipment).
Understanding of basic analog/digital circuits.
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, design for manufacturing, and design for assembly analysis.
Experience with quality metrics (FPY, PPM) and problem-solving tools (Pareto analysis, Ishikawa diagrams).
Strong proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, charts) for FPY analysis; experience with Minitab or similar statistical software is a plus.
Self-driven with good organizational and communication skills and a willingness to learn and work cross-functionally.

Nice To Haves

Six Sigma Green Belt certification or Total Quality Management certification
Experience with IPC standards (e.g., IPC-A-610, IPC/WHMA-A-620).
Familiarity with PLCs and automated test equipment.
Experience in an ISO 9001 or regulated manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Lead and drive a continuous process improvement solution that analyzes and resolves production issues.
Daily monitoring and analysis of First Pass Yield (FPY) data to identify trends, outliers, and recurring failures.
Lead investigations into production failures using standard methodologies (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone).
Perform quality deep dives on electrical assemblies down to the component or PCBA level to identify effects and root causes for both electrical and mechanical assembly issues.
Implementing robust Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) to eliminate repeat defects.
Collaborate with the design team to feedback manufacturing data, reducing "No Trouble Found" (NTF) rates and improving test coverage and customer experience.
Manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) for incoming electrical components and internal line failures.
Help develop and maintain efficient manufacturing processes for electrical assemblies, wiring harnesses, and electromechanical integrations.
Assist in the creation and updating of detailed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and visual work instructions for assembly and test stations.
Create and maintain end-of-line electrical testers and fixtures.
Assist in the commissioning of new test equipment.
Participate in the stage gate development process with R&D during New Product Development to ensure Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Testability (DFT).
Apply Lean Manufacturing principles to reduce waste, balance line flow, and improve operator efficiency.
Identify and develop processes for preventative maintenance to reduce down time and defect rates.