Electronic Manufacturing Project Manager
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An Electronic Manufacturing Project Manager plays a crucial role in the electronics manufacturing process, focusing on optimizing the design and assembly of printed circuit boards and global product assembly to ensure efficient and cost-effective production. Here's a detailed job description for the Project Manager with expertise in Design for Assembly (DFA), Design for Excellence (DFX), and Design for Manufacturability (DFM), along with extensive knowledge of contract manufacturing practices:
Responsibilities:
Design Optimization:
- Apply Design for Assembly (DFA), Design for Excellence (DFX), and Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles to PCB layouts and electronic products.
Contract Manufacturing Interface:
- Interface with contract manufacturers to understand their capabilities, processes, and equipment.
- Provide technical expertise to contract manufacturers for seamless integration of PCB and electronic product designs into manufacturing processes.
Cost Optimization:
- Identify opportunities for cost reduction in the manufacturing process while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to implement cost-effective design changes.
Yield Improvement:
- Analyze and address issues related to low yield during the manufacturing process.
- Implement corrective actions and process improvements to enhance overall yield.
Process Improvement:
- Continuously evaluate and improve manufacturing processes for PCBA and electronic product assembly.
- Implement best practices to enhance efficiency, reduce cycle times, and minimize defects.
Quality Assurance:
- Collaborate with quality assurance teams to ensure that PCBAs and electronic products meet or exceed quality standards.
- Implement quality control measures to detect and address manufacturing defects.
Documentation:
- Create and maintain comprehensive documentation related to PCB and electronic product assembly processes and design guidelines.
- Ensure that all relevant stakeholders have access to up-to-date documentation.
Cross-functional Collaboration:
- Work closely with design, manufacturing engineering, quality and procurement teams to achieve seamless integration and collaboration.
- Participate in cross-functional meetings to address issues and drive continuous improvement.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- 5+ years of proven experience as a PCBA Manufacturing Engineer, with a focus on DFA, DFX, and DFM.
- In-depth knowledge of contract manufacturing practices and the electronics manufacturing industry.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Familiarity with industry standards and regulations related to PCBA manufacturing.
- Travel: 1 - 10%
Preferred Skills:
- Manufacturing Engineering of PCBA and Electronic product (1K to several million per year): SMD process, test on line and of line, assembly process, production software (C#), production database (MSQL), security key management.
- Familiarity with automation and robotics in manufacturing processes.
- Familiarity with Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing principles.
- Experience with CAD tools for PCB design (Allegro, Valor or other)
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