Process Engineer, BB-SI
About The Position
Flex is seeking a Process Engineer, BB-SI, in Milpitas, California. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, this role develops, improves, and sustains PCBA manufacturing processes, focusing on cost, quality, delivery, productivity, and yield improvements. The position supports process engineering across new product introduction, equipment implementation, process optimization, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement in a high-technology electronics manufacturing environment. The engineer designs and optimizes manufacturing processes; partners with customers and cross-functional teams on product specifications, equipment and tooling requirements, and Design for Manufacturing recommendations; leads NPI, technology transfers, process qualification, and production ramp-ups; and maintains process documentation and procedures in response to customer engineering change orders. The role also develops tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing aids, applies statistical process analysis and continuous improvement methods, trains production teams, and serves as a technical interface for internal stakeholders and customers.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or a related Engineering discipline.
- 3–5 years of experience in electronic server, communications, or electronics manufacturing environments.
- Experience supporting assembly and electro-mechanical manufacturing processes, including process development, optimization, validation, and sustaining engineering activities.
- Proficiency with SolidWorks and AutoCAD, including the ability to develop mechanical designs, tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing documentation in a professional engineering environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience driving yield, quality, productivity, throughput, and cycle-time improvements using data-driven methodologies.
- Experience supporting NPI, process qualification, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and cross-functional manufacturing initiatives.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering principles.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and strong technical communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes to meet quality, cost, delivery, and productivity objectives within established schedules and budgets.
- Partner with customers and cross-functional teams to define product specifications and equipment and tooling requirements, and provide Design for Manufacturing (DFM) recommendations.
- Lead new product introduction (NPI), technology transfers, and process qualification activities, supporting successful production ramp-ups.
- Develop, maintain, and update process documentation, work instructions, and manufacturing procedures in accordance with customer engineering change orders (ECOs).
- Design and implement tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing aids.
- Use statistical process analysis and continuous improvement methodologies to improve yield and reduce defects.
- Train and support production teams on new processes, technologies, and best practices.
- Serve as a key technical interface for internal stakeholders and external customers.
Benefits
- Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
- Life Insurance
- Short-term and Long-term Disability
- Matching 401(k) Contributions
- Vacation and Paid Sick Time
- Tuition Reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
