Principal Engineer

The Principal Engineer provides technical leadership and guidance to the entire Engineering team and collaborates with team members to ensure a proactive approach to root cause analysis, problem solving and processes that constantly meet evolving customer requirements with the highest quality standards.

Vanguard EMS, Inc. is in the service business. Even with Vanguard’s state of the art technology, vast manufacturing capability, and leading-edge information tools, we wake up every day thinking about how best to serve our customers, suppliers, and the communities in which we live.

What you’ll do:

• Align manufacturing capabilities with customers and technology road map by implementing new technology to support business opportunities.

• Demonstrates mastery of knowledge in the engineering field broadly across disciplines.

• Be a technical resource to the Engineering Team for process operation, improvement, problem solving and interpretation of quality standards, process control and training.

• Support and develop technical competence in production and technical support staff.

• Provides technical guidance and mentoring to the Engineering Team.

• Design and conduct experiments to improve manufacturing processes and advance organizational knowledge of the field.

• Perform DFM, process capability and other statistical analyses.

• Evaluate, recommend and coordinate implementation of circuit board assembly processes and equipment.

• Provide technical support for New Product Introduction and Program Management.

• Maintain and develop technical contacts with customers, vendors and other organizations in the electronics community.

• Review circuit board assemblies for cost, quality and ability to manufacture.

• Provide design input for improving manufacturability of customer products.

• Provides input and guidance during all phases of programs to solve challenging technical issues.

• Drive continuous improvement by looking for opportunities for improvement and working projects, small and large, to successful completion resulting in improved performance and profits.

• Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

What you’ll need:

• High level of proficiency in computer systems including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

• Proficient English skills (reading, writing, and verbal) & Intermediate Mathematical Skills

• Displays a high-level critical thinking and analysis as well as a strong attention to detail

• Ability to initiate process improvements and demonstrate problem solving, troubleshooting, proactive follow-up, relationship building, and negotiation skills.

• Demonstrated leadership and teambuilding skills with self-motivation, problem solving abilities, team spirit and a “hands on” mentality

Education and/or Experience

• BS, ME, or related degree or equivalent training and experience

• Manufacturing or process engineering experience

• Experience with PCBA-related processes such as wave solder, selective solder, cleaning, component/wire prep, electro-mechanical assembly, SMT equipment/automation, automatic optical inspection (AOI), conformal coating, or IQ/OQ/PQ

• Experience in an ISO9001 / AS9100 / ISO13485 certified quality management system

• Proficiency in process design and control

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of IPC-610, J-STD, IPC 7711/7721, IPC-A-600, and/or ANSI/ESD S20.20 standards

• Contract manufacturing experience

While performing the duties of this job, the employee uses his/her hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, or crouch; talk or hear. The employee uses computer and telephone equipment. Specific vision requirements of this job include close vision and distance vision.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described above are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

This Job Posting is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities associated with this position. Management reserves the right to modify and assign other duties as necessary

Benefits

Employees enjoy a highly competitive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision

• 401K (with employer match)

• Paid time off

• Paid holidays

Profit sharing