Lean Manufacturing Specialist, Sr. jobs in Huntsville, AL

At SCI Technology, a Sanmina Company, we serve those who serve by delivering innovative, trusted and comprehensive products and services that meet and exceed the unique needs of the Defense and Aerospace sector. From avionics to tactical and airborne communications, counter-UAS, integrated manufacturing and cradle-to-grave product life cycle support, we deliver high-reliability solutions that keep service members connected and protected in the field.

Our heritage dates to 1961, as an early supplier to the space program in Huntsville, Alabama. Today, SCI offers a complete range of Defense & Aerospace solutions through our three business segments – Products, Systems Build, and Life Cycle Services. It’s SCI summed up - ALL WE DO to serve those who serve.

At this time, SCI is recruiting highly qualified candidates whose background and career goals meet our needs for the following position in Huntsville, AL. Please note that due to Department of Defense contract requirements, U.S. CITIZENSHIP IS REQUIRED

Position Title: Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Job Purpose:

Develops, implements and maintains methods, operation sequences and processes in the manufacture or fabrication of parts, components, sub-assemblies and final assemblies while providing production engineering support services directly to manufacturing.

Nature of Duties/Responsibilities:

• Plans, directs, and coordinates manufacturing processes in contract manufacturing plant: Develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing methods, utilizing knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards.
• Support assembly process (drive manufacturing process improvements, general troubleshooting, and corrective actions) for new and existing product lines
• Confers with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.
• Ensures internal and external customer assembly requirements are understood and effectively communicated to the manufacturing organization via the development, review, and implementation of manufacturing process documentation.
• Capable of thinking quickly and reacting to customer issues, understanding internal standard operating procedures (SOP) and industry standard specifications (IPC, AS, etc) related to PCB/PCBA assembly.
• Providing support for all related areas of manufacturing (Production, MRB, RMA, CAR, etc) while focusing on the customer to continually improve customer satisfaction by providing high quality products in a timely manner.
• Serve as a central resource with the design, process, manufacturing, test, quality, and product development groups; as the product(s) move to completion and distribution.
• Actively participate in a cross-functional team environment with effective communication skills, using strong problem solving skills and making sound technical decisions based on experience, knowledge and logical thinking.
• Provides engineering support to other departments, as needed; working in conjunction with coworkers, including junior engineers and techs, and perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Candidate must be a US Citizen
• minimum of 8 years of engineering experience; preferably in Electronics Manufacturing
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or experience in lieu of degree
• Strong computer skills to include MS Office Suite, CAD/ CAM tools. SolidWorks considered a plus.
• Solid written/verbal business communication skills.

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

This is an ITAR facility and applicant must be a US Citizen