Sr. Manufacturing/Quality Engineer

CalAmp • Carlsbad, CA

82d • $104,656 - $179,411

About The Position

We are CalAmp, a connected intelligence company that gives people the ability to track, monitor and recover their vital assets with real-time visibility and insights. Currently, we are seeking a Sr. Manufacturing/Quality Engineer with at least 8+ years of experience, based in San Diego, CA. This is an exciting opportunity for those who align with our core values (Inclusion, Innovation, Execution, Customer Success) and for those who desire to build, sell, and/or support connected solutions and services.

Requirements

• BS/MS degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Electronics Technology.
• Minimum of 7-10 year experience as a Manufacturing Engineer in the electronics manufacturing industry.
• Experience of product configuration management practices.
• Understanding of product packaging material and construction, including boxes, bags, shock and vibration reduction testing, color control & labels.
• Understanding of common component construction and specifications: Ethernet cables, power supplies, PCBs, injection molded plastic parts, sheet metal.
• Detailed understanding of manufacturing processes for PCBA/Box build/Test/pack out.
• Process control knowledge with statistical analysis skills.
• Must have exceptional skill at organizing tasks and efficiently managing their time. Reliable performance is critical.
• Excellent written and verbal skills are a must.

Nice To Haves

• Technical Expertise in Manufacturing
• Leadership & Problem-solving Skills
• Telematics/IoT/Connected Cars industry exposure

Responsibilities

• Development of manufacturing process from initial production to stable, sustained volume.
• Participate and/or lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on: Process capability & Process optimization.
• Manage Product configuration including ECO, MCO, MPO, Stop ship order, and BOM review for production release.
• Manage DFM/DFA review process for new product introduction.
• Review and optimize the packaging design including shipping efficiency and color control process for printed materials.
• Initiate the cost reduction program for assembly, test methods and product design improvements with ODM and Product Engineering.
• Develop plans to evaluate process repeatability and stability through equipment qualification and process validation.
• Provide the Manufacturing engineering support for solving process/tooling/product quality problems at ODMs and 2nd tier suppliers.
• Manage key Manufacturing Engineering processes and provide trainings for new suppliers and ODMs.
• Manage the rework processes in Rework/Distribution centers and review the product rework instruction.
• Support the new supplier qualification program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees