Profit Center Manager, Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA)

Sargent Manufacturing is a market leader in commercial door hardware. The company's customer base includes commercial construction, institutional and industrial markets. Included in our product offerings are windstorm certified locks, hardwired and wireless access control devices, designer levers and an antimicrobial hardware coating.

ASSA ABLOY is seeking a skilled and motivated Profit Center Manager-Printed Circuit Board Assembly to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing tooling, processes, documentation, and instructions required for the successful production of Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBAs). This role involves conducting Design of Experiments (DOEs), Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), and other methodologies to improve processes and quality.

As a Process Engineer by trade, you will lead and manage multiple assignments with thoroughness and efficiency, prioritizing and executing all tasks to completion.

This position will sit onsite in New Haven, CT fulltime reporting into the General Manager of SARGENT Manufacturing.

What you will be doing

• Develop and implement tooling, processes, documentation, and instructions for PCBAs.
• Conduct Design of Experiments (DOE), Process Failure and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), and other methodologies to improve processes and quality.
• Configure Bill of Materials (BOMs) and routings for Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBA)/systems in accordance with product structures, standards, and internal procedures.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of stencil design, solder paste characteristics, stencil printing, pick and place, and solder reflow processes.
• Determine root causes of PCBA defects and implement necessary changes.
• Continuously review assembly operations for accuracy, proper manufacturing methods, and optimization of manufacturing processes.
• Participate in and lead New Product Introduction (NPI) activities for all electronic assemblies.
• Order equipment, tools, and instruments for new processes.

What we are looking for

• Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related field of study.
• Must have a minimum of 5 years of Surface Mount Technology (SMT) or PCBA development experience.
• Lean Manufacturing experience is required.
• Strong background in Surface Mount Technology (SMT) processes and process development, with the ability to serve as a technical expert.
• Proven ability to lead improvements in process yield, quality, cycle time, inventory accuracy, and delivery.
• Proficiency in Surface Mount Technology (SMT) equipment programming and troubleshooting, including placement equipment, Solder Paste Inspection (SPI), Automated Optical Inspection (AOI), printing, and reflow ovens.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook).

What we offer

• Bonus eligible.
• Medical, Dental, Vision along with various plan options to choose from.
• 401K w. employer match and Roth IRA contribution.
• Corporate Discounts.

We review applications regularly, so don’t hesitate, apply today!

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