Process Design & Development Engineer

Position at Samtec, Inc

Founded in 1976, Samtec is a privately held, $950 million global manufacturer of a broad line of electronic interconnect solutions, including High-Speed Board-to-Board, High-Speed Cables, Mid-Board and Panel Optics, Precision RF, Flexible Stacking, and Micro/Rugged components and cables. Samtec Technology Centers are dedicated to developing and advancing technologies, strategies and products to optimize both the performance and cost of a system from the bare die to an interface 100 meters away, and all interconnect points in between. With 40+ international locations and products sold in more than 125 different countries, Samtecs global presence enables its unmatched customer service.

Summary/Objective: The Process Design & Development Engineer will focus on defining the manufacturing strategy during the new product development cycle, which includes anticipating risks associated with new methods and materials, establishing scalable assembly techniques, identifying critical process metrics, and ensuring Production readiness at release. Essential Functions/ Responsibilities:

1. Support New Product Introduction (NPI) by characterizing the assembly process during the design and development cycle.
2. Conduct Design for Manufacturing (DFM) reviews of new products and tooling.
3. Create Value Stream Maps (VSM) based on expected manufacturing strategy.
4. Identify Key Process Indicators (KPI) to establish process control and monitoring.
5. Review development builds and output data to determine process capability and efficiency.
6. Perform and analyze Gage R&R studies to verify measurement methods.
7. Establish process routings and complete time studies to verify labor rates.
8. Create and execute Test Plans to qualify new tooling and processes.
9. Serve as Technical Lead for all process-related questions and issues encountered during design review and development.

The responsibilities as defined are intended to serve as a general guideline for this position. Associates may be asked to perform additional tasks depending on strengths and capabilities Required Experience:

1. 3+ years experience in Process Engineering, Product Development, Mechanical Design or equivalent
2. Familiarity with Project Management terminology and methodology
3. Computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite and data analysis software
4. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, creative mindset
5. Excellent communication and organizational skills, including multi-tasking and managing priorities

Preferred Education:

1. Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or equivalent is required.

SAMTEC, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating a diverse environment. All employment decisions at Samtec are based in business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, pregnancy or parental status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity/expression, marital status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws.