Job Description

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

1. Lead and execute experiments to identify key process variables using DOE type methodologies

or other analytical methods.

2. Develop standard manufacturing best practices, parameters, process windows, and work

instructions that improve the Samtec assembly process.

3. Use Six Sigma DMAIC process to determine root cause/solutions to process challenges.

4. Use statistical methods to conduct process capability studies to determine if process is meeting

key process requirements.

5. Development process criteria to determine if raw cable design/process changes are ready for full

volume production.

6. Provide general guidance, direction, and support to other engineering and operations teams that

improves the assembly process.

7. Collect and interpret data f rom other technical and operating staf f involved.

8. Perform engineering calculations applying the principles of physics and mathematics for process

or equipment, including conceptual, scheme, and detail design.

9. Provide technical inputs for incident investigation considering an integral perspective (manpower,

method, machines, materials, and measurement), documenting problem, root cause analysis and

corrective action.

10. Develop/research new manufacturing methods that help advance the assembly process long -

term.

11. Become a technical expert for processes and equipment in order to be key contributor during

design reviews and prototype/development phases of new products.

12. Responsible for programming, creating and documenting a process with procedures for

automated and non-automated equipment sets.

13. Responsible for material tracking and data compilation of assembly processes for alpha and beta

product builds.

14. Guides, manages, and provides feedback on tooling required for new products and processes.

15. Participates and drives FMEA and PFMEAs where applicable.

Required Experience:

1. 5+ Years' Experience in Process Engineering. Product Development experience is desired.

2. Project Management training preferred.

3. Strong computer skills, reporters, data mining.

4. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, creative mindset.

5. Must be able to sit/stand for at least 90 consecutive minutes, and not suf fer f rom any sensory

deprivation and/or paralysis of the limbs.

Education:

1. B.S. or B.A. in Engineering (Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, etc.) or other equivalent work

experience

2. Six Sigma or Problem Solving background is highly desirable.