We are an Electronics Manufacturing Service (EMS) provider. We provide high-mix, high-complexity, start-to-finish manufacturing, and supply chain solutions to companies in the Industrial Controls, Instrumentation, Medical, Communications, Transportation, Military/Aerospace and Safety & Security industries.The SMT Process Engineer is familiar with setting up, programming, and maintaining automated SMT equipment, provides support and technical leadership to the SMT (Surface Mount Technology) team, manufacturing engineering, product engineering, and NPI (New Product Introduction).

The Process

Engineer (PE) is a critical member of STIM’s Engineering Team and Subject Matter Expert (SME) in equipment and methods of manufacturing circuit card assembly (CCA) and/or box assembly. The PE understands and executes equipment selection, performance, maintenance, and validation. PE will work in collaboration to analyze and resolve a variety of technical issues related to quality and manufacturing.

The PE will ensure equipment utilization to its capabilities and optimizes performance.Interface with the Account Manager(s), Production Assistants, NPI team, QA Manager, Process Engineers and Management to achieve the following:Improved efficiency (Performance to Standard, Turn Around Time, Changeover time)High first pass yields (SMT, PTH)Best quality (DPMO)Work on continuous improvement of the processes on the production floor to improve quality and cycle time by focusing on:Defect data analysisAssembly tools and fixturesAutomation of processes and equipmentElimination of redundant and non-value-added operationsOptimizing the product flowKnowledge of Process control methodologies (SPC, Cp, Cpk,)Identify, improve, recommend, and implement measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, process capability, and product quality.performs online verification.Create and modify component profiles for SMT, SPI, AOI and Oven equipment.Provides training and technical support to Engineering Techs,



machine operators, and maintenance techs.Routinely analyzes performance data and leads improvement initiatives to improve quality, cost, and delivery.Applies Lean Manufacturing Techniques to improve quality/yields, reduce changeover time, and optimize lead-time and costs.Manipulates data files using Gerber, ODB++, and various CAD packages.Continuous Improvement: Drive improvement initiatives by analyzing performance data, aiming to enhance quality, reduce costs, and streamline delivery processes.Provide crucial support to daily production, ensuring the achievement of production targets while reviewing and implementing customer Product Change Notices.Documentation and Training: Prepare comprehensive documentation including Equipment Work Instructions and detailed reports. Offer training and guidance to engineers, technicians, and operators as needed.Quality & Compliance: Adhere to the Quality Management System, maintaining a focus on creating a protected, ergonomic, and environmentally responsible workplace.Designs and procures tooling, fixtures, equipment, and manufacturing processes for new and existing products.Manufacturing processes (DMAIC, PDCA, FMEA, & SPC).Reviews performance outcomes, investigates problems, and ensures revisions to documented procedures.Performs detailed Root Cause analysis; Good analytical skills, possess critical thinking, decision making and problem-solving skills, Such as Lean manufacturing principles (5S, 5-why, Kaizen, Just-in-time, problem solving, root cause analysis, etc.).Must demonstrate flexibility, self-direction, and self-discipline to plan and accomplish objectives and meet deadlines with limited supervision.Experience with customers on identifying and suggesting DFx opportunities;

experience with Valor DFx analysis tools is a plus.Minimum of 5 years of process engineering experience in the electronics contract manufacturing and/or SMT Printed Circuit Board Assembly.Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma Certification preferred.Managerial experience is an asset, but not required. #

📌 Smt Process Engineer (Winnipeg)
🏢 STIM Canada
📍 Winnipeg