Veris Manufacturing (an Emerald EMS company) has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer (1st Shift) to join its Brea, CA team! At Veris, each employee has a significant role in building innovative products for various industries. Come and work in a supportive, fun team atmosphere where the work is meaningful, and careers have no limits!

Emerald EMS is an electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider for original equipment manufacturer (OEM) customers, focusing on high-reliability electronic assemblies. With design and manufacturing facilities in California, Michigan, and New Hampshire, as well as in Shenzhen, China, Emerald EMS specializes in high mix, low- to medium-volume manufacturing for high-reliability markets in the Aerospace/Defense, Industrial Controls, Life Sciences, Power & Infrastructure, Semiconductor and Telecommunications sectors. However, our rapid turnaround times, responsive customer service, and collaborative problem-solving approach distinguishes us from the competition.

At Veris, we are committed to fully understanding and meeting the needs of our customers through quality excellence, advanced engineering, and a solid commitment to customer relationships.

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical support for SMT process, through hole operations, and conformal coating of PCBAs
• Support production and engineering departments in resolving problems that arise in the SMT process including solder paste printing, pick and place, reflow, SPI, x-ray inspection and AOI
• Ability to program and operate SMT, AOI, SPI, and X-Ray equipment
• Provide technical guidance and liaison to manufacturing and test engineering while assisting supervisors on new techniques to determine the cause of rejected products
• Provide redlines and/or updates Manufacturing Work Instructions on the shop floor or in Aegis
• Specifies all necessary special processes, equipment, and fixtures required for manufacturing assigned programs as needed for production and process improvement purposes
• Assist in tool design when required to help support manufacturing by developing tooling concepts
• Monitor quality discrepancies, identify trends, and investigate problems and implement corrective actions needed
• Continuous improvements to manufacturing methods, efficiency, and product quality
• Evaluate manufacturing processes by applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials
• Monitor KPIs for trends and process improvements
• Provide labor cost estimates for quotation purposes
• Review design documentation, materials, and DFM
• Other duties may be assigned

Requirements:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Electronics/Electrical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering or related field
• Minimum 7-10 years of experience manufacturing PCBAs, SMT processes, SMT programming, cables and sub-assemblies in contract manufacturing or similar industry
• Military & Aerospace manufacturing experience is preferred

Language:

• Ability to read, interpret, and develop documents, instructions, operation manuals, safety rules, etc. in English with a high degree of proficiency
• Must have interpersonal and language skills necessary to communicate with people at all levels within the organization and with external customers, suppliers, and contractors
• Ability to write and understand basic reports relating to department

Technical Skills:

• Working knowledge of IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, and J-STD-001A
• Understand 6S and Lean Manufacturing experience is preferred
• Ability to interpret customer drawings/requirements

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to resolve complex problems and manager multiple task given in written and oral form

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• IPC-610 and/or J-STD-001 certification is a plus
• 6 Sigma Green Belt and/or Lean Manufacturing is a plus

Why work for Emerald?

As a team member at Emerald, you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401K and company matching
• Parental leave
• Vacation, holiday, and sick leave
• A safe and inclusive work environment with team and management support.
• Paid on-site and off-site job training
• Community service and philanthropic initiatives
• Employee appreciation and events
• Career advancement opportunities
• Stability
• Referral program
• Overtime opportunities for hourly employees
• Employee discounts

Location:

Brea, CA, is your typical sunny Southern California suburb with an energetic vibe known for its public art scene, shopping, dining, and community entertainment. Only 7 miles from the beach, 8 miles from Disneyland, and close to Los Angeles.

Veris Manufacturing, an Emerald EMS company, is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.