SMT Engineer - PCB Assembly & Manufacturing - Essex, CT

• Lead process development, optimization, and control activities for SMT production lines and related electronic assembly operations.
• Establish and maintain process monitoring systems to ensure manufacturing processes remain stable, capable, and in control.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to document, standardize, and improve manufacturing processes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, throughput, and operational excellence.
• Provide technical troubleshooting support for SMT, THT, and selective soldering operations to quickly resolve production issues.
• Collaborate with equipment manufacturers and vendors to improve machine performance and manufacturing capabilities.
• Evaluate equipment, tooling, and process enhancements to improve efficiency, productivity, and resource utilization.
• Identify manufacturing bottlenecks and implement sustainable corrective actions to support production goals.
• Work closely with Quality teams to analyze scrap, rework, and yield metrics and drive process improvements through data-driven decision making.
• Support manufacturing layout planning and facility improvement projects to optimize production flow and scalability.
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to operators, technicians, and support personnel as required.

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