Job Details

Job Summary
The SMT Engineer is responsible for supporting day-to-day Surface Mount Technology & Underfill line execution by monitoring production progress, driving KPI performance, and coordinating cross-functional resources to remove bottlenecks. This role ensures stable output, quality, cost, and delivery performance through hands-on shopfloor management, frontline operator leadership, rapid problem-solving, and timely communication and escalation to management
Key Responsibilities
Production & Operations Management

• Monitor real-time production status, output, and WIP to ensure schedule attainment and on-time delivery.
• Track key shopfloor indicators such as throughput, cycle time, downtime, and bottleneck stations; initiate recovery actions when gaps are identified.
• Maintain daily production dashboards and ensure data accuracy in ERP/MES systems.
• Identify production constraints (manpower, material, equipment, quality holds, test capacity) and drive timely resolution.
• Coordinate with Planning, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, and Logistics teams to secure resources and restore line flow.
• Support escalation management with clear problem statements, containment actions, and recovery plans.
• Manage daily assembly line execution, including line balance, station readiness, and staffing allocation to meet output targets.
• Ensure work instructions, tooling, and fixtures are available and correctly used at the line.
• Support quick response to abnormal events (line stops, defects, material shortages) to minimize production impact.

People Leadership & Team Development

• Provide on-floor guidance to operators and line leaders to reinforce standard work, safety practices, and quality requirements.
• Assist with operator onboarding, cross-training, and skill matrix updates to improve flexibility and coverage.
• Help maintain discipline in attendance, task assignment, and shift handoff execution.

Quality & Safety Compliance

• Ensure assembly operations follow SOPs, ESD controls, safety regulations, and customer requirements.
• Support defect containment, rework coordination, and quality gate execution to protect outgoing quality.
• Promote proactive safety behaviors on the production floor to prevent incidents and near misses.

Reporting & Leadership Communication

• Prepare daily/weekly production summaries and communicate progress, risks, and action items to management.
• Maintain clear documentation of issues, root causes, and follow-up actions; ensure closure with defined owners and timelines.
• Support leadership meetings by providing accurate data, line status, and improvement recommendations.

Continuous Improvement

• Drive small-scale continuous improvement actions (5S, line layout optimization, standard work refinement) to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
• Support cost improvement through reducing rework, scrap, material waste, and non-value-added activities.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 3+ years of production management experience in the electronics manufacturing industry; OR Associate's degree (or above) with 2+ years of production management experience in electronics manufacturing.
• Strong ability to manage shopfloor execution, prioritize issues, and drive quick recovery actions under pressure.
• Good communication and coordination skills to work effectively across multiple functions.
• Basic knowledge of manufacturing quality concepts and problem-solving methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills
Technical & Professional Skills

• Familiarity with consumer electronics manufacturing processes, including assembly, testing, and backend operations; SMT knowledge is a plus.
• Experience using ERP/MES systems and production data analysis tools for tracking and decision-making.
• Possession of an OSHA 10-Hour General Industry training certificate
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint) for data analysis, reporting, and presentations.

Language & Cross-cultural Capability

• Multilingual communication skills preferred, including English, Spanish, and Mandarin Chinese, with the ability to work in cross-cultural teams.

Leadership & Problem Solving

• Strong capability to motivate frontline teams and handle conflicts professionally in a production environment.
• Ability to quickly identify issues on the line and drive effective resolution to protect schedule and delivery performance.

Work Authorization & Scheduling Requirements

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Ability to support flexible working hours, including shift changes, weekends, and overtime as needed to support production and urgent escalations.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Career growth opportunities in a global manufacturing organization with cross-cultural exposure.
• The opportunity to support and participate in cutting-edge technology projects in the electronics manufacturing industry.

Note: This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.