We are expanding the business and are looking for a full-time Manufacturing Engineer & Planner to join with our Electronic Manufacturing team.

OVERVIEW

An experienced Manufacturing Engineer evaluates manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research programs; applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials; conferring with equipment vendors; and soliciting observations from operators and/or another cross functional team. Improvements in manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning work flow, space requirements, and equipment layout using lean manufacturing concept are one of his/her key job and assures product and process quality by designing testing methods; testing finished- product and process capabilities; establishing standards; confirming manufacturing processes.

You are also working as a Master Scheduler, coordinating the activities from Receiving to Shipping since everything is tied to Time study.

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:

As a Manufacturing Engineer

• Manage smooth operation of SMT equipment, conformal coating, selective soldering, AOI machines, X-ray equipment, and various backend assembly equipment with support in programming, optimizing throughput, reviewing efficiency, performance enhancement, and equipment upgrade.
• Evaluate new processes, equipment and technologies for suitability, application, and implementation.
• Evaluate new, under development, and existing manufacturing processes and workflows to identify areas that could benefit from changes and improvements.
• Apply working knowledge of product design and assembly to the manufacturing process.
• Create processes and procedures to help the company meet budgetary goals, efficiency targets, and performance goals.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions and cross-departmental meetings to ensure collaboration and cohesion on new and existing products and processes.
• Establish an effective and efficient work sequence.
• Devise new solutions to existing manufacturing problems.
• Review manufacturing process documents for optimized process flow.
• Support New Product Introduction by reviewing the assembly process and tooling requirement.
• Effectively implement industry enhancement on production processes.
• Do cycle time analysis, line balancing, and line efficiency improvement. Provide a target per station based on time study.
• Facility relay-out based on Lean concepts.
• Support production in improving output.
• Provide training and guidance to the production associates.
• Resolve technical issues related to the process, product, and processes to optimize process.
• Analyze the non-conformances, determine the root cause, and support the disposition.
• Note: This position may need to supervise Line operators from time to time to monitor output/efficiency/shipping schedule.
• Work with cross-functional team to improve yield.

As a Master Scheduler

• Coordinate the production activities from Receiving to Packaging by presiding the weekly planning meeting, updating the production schedule based on customer priority and parts availability, plan for capacity and reallocate resources.
• Update the system on a timely matter and coordinate all activities accordingly.
• Use time study and align capacity and targets.
• Any additional task that may be assigned from time to time.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Working knowledge of programming and operating SMT pick and place, printing, AOI machines, x-ray machines, and creating reflow oven recipe.
• Proficient with electronic components and manufacturing materials like flux and solder paste.
• Be able to guide, suggest and implement efficient and effective tools, stencils, fixtures, and automation to improve assembly process quality and yield.
• Able to analyze defect and process data to identify the root cause for failures and recommend process improvement and first pass test yield.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing concept and ability to work within a Lean manufacturing environment.
• Proactively pursue better methods and/or new technologies to suggest design enhancement and manufacturing cost reduction.
• Working knowledge of the through-hole process and wave soldering.
• Good knowledge of CAD software to review board layout.
• Can do attitude and can work with minimum supervision.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Process/Manufacturing Engineering role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel/ Microsoft Office applications.

ABOUT FORESEESON

Foreseeson Technology Inc. is a British Columbia, Canada-based Manufacturing and Distribution Services (MDS) organization. The innovation and team efforts for over twenty (20) years brought us recognition as one of the “Top 100 Tech Companies in BC by Business Vancouver Magazine in 2022,” has been named by the Richmond Chamber of Commerce as 2020 Large Business of the Year”, and our manufacturing craft give us the honour to be acknowledged as one of the “2020 & 2021 - Top 100 biggest Manufacturers in Metro Vancouver, BC.” We continue to improve our process, innovate, offer various products and services that will impact a sustainable green environment, and support our local community.

We look forward to receiving your application. Please submit your application online. NO walk-ins for now.

We will not engage a third party at this time.

We would like to thank all applicants in advance for your interest in this position. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Be part of our ambitious growing team and hardworking people. We are looking forward to meeting you!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00-$55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Extended health care
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Richmond, BC V6V 2C5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Process/Manufacturing Engineering: 5 years (required)

Work Location: In person