About the position

The Manufacturing Systems Designer is a key contributor to the Manufacturing Engineering team's mission, serving as the critical link between R&D and manufacturing. This role is dedicated to optimizing yield and cost-effectiveness across all LMI parts and products. Key responsibilities include leading new component releases, conducting hands-on manufacturing issue resolution, and supporting sustaining and continuous engineering activities. Reporting directly to the Engineering Manager, this position is vital for upholding the quality and efficiency of our manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Address production issues, manage problem reports, conduct root cause analysis, and lead corrective actions utilizing the 8D methodology. Lead status review meetings with stakeholders.
• Provide support for EMS supplier issues, including quality control, test jig maintenance and troubleshooting, and component obsolescence management (selection and verification of alternative components).
• Lead production transfers between EMS providers
• Troubleshoot electrical hardware problems using schematics and tools such as DMM, oscilloscopes, TDR scopes, logic analyzers, chipscope, frequency generators, PSU, and programmable power supplies.
• Hands on soldering rework for SMT and Through-Hole PCB.
• Modify PCB and layout design using Altium and CADStar to resolve production issues.
• Design cables, flex circuit, wire harness and cordsets.
• Design, build and maintain PCBA test equipment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for new product introduction projects. Lead production transfer activities, including the creation of work instructions and bills of materials, design manufacturing processes and equipment, coordinate validation builds, and conduct manufacturing training.
• Verify new component designs, ensuring compliance with supplier capabilities. Qualify new suppliers and conduct FAA & PPAP processes.
• Design, set up, and maintain production lines using LEAN principles.
• Execute engineering change requests, engineering change orders, and related sustaining engineering and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide manufacturing support, including material review board activities, manufacturing process improvement, component End-of-Life support, RMA support and production escalations. Act as the liaison between Manufacturing and R&D to escalate issues as needed.
• Participate in design for manufacturing and assembly reviews. Conduct design improvements and cost reduction activities, leveraging knowledge of materials, fabrication processes, tooling, and process capabilities.
• Adhere to LMI Employee Policy Manual.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Industrial Engineering.
• Experience in PCBA development with solid understanding of board layout, PCB/PCBA fabrication, assembly and test processes and limitations.
• Over 5 years of working experience in a similar role within a high-tech manufacturing environment with electrical design experience.
• Proficient in PLM document control systems, part number/BOM management, and project/task/milestone scheduling and tracking.
• Expertise in manufacturing processes, particularly those involving electrical, electronics, or electro-mechanical assembly.
• Excellent communicator, capable of producing clearly written reports.
• Action-oriented with leadership qualities to coordinate cross-functional teams and ensure the successful implementation of action plans.
• Strong interpersonal skills essential for effective collaboration within a team environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of LEAN manufacturing is advantageous.

Benefits

• Full health care coverage (with 100% paid premiums) including dental, vision, and drugs for you and your family.
• Hybrid work arrangements
• Flextime
• Competitive paid time off
• Annual Education Support Program for training and professional growth
• Annual performance reviews
• Free snacks and drinks
• Team-building events
• Tenure awards
• Official \"May the 4th\" (Star Wars Day) company holiday!
• Access to an on-site fitness facility, tennis/basketball court
• Company-wide wellness initiatives
• Eligibility for Profit Sharing Program Participation (pending successful completion of probationary period and based on business performance)