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Manufacturing Engineer / SME SMT Engineer

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Flex

Manufacturing Engineer / SME SMT Engineer

Guadalajara, Mexico

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.

We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion and cultivate a workplace culture of belonging that views uniqueness as a competitive edge and builds a community that enables our people to push the limits of innovation to make great products that create value and improve people's lives.

A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

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To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add a Manufacturing Engineer located in Guadalajara North.

Reporting to the Sr. Director, Operations Engineering, the Manufacturing Engineer's role involves.

What a typical day looks like:
  • Creation and execution of IQ, OQ, PQ
  • Follow up on actions to reduce NCMRs and CAPAs.
  • Create instructions for disposition of non-conformant material
  • BOM's creation and updates for existing products on production lines.
  • Troubleshooting (Sustaining on production).
  • Creation and updates of Manufacturing Assembly Procedures
  • Layout Management.
  • Line balancing and standard time studies.
  • Creation of Engineering Change Orders / Deviations for manufacturing process and documentation of parameters for packaging and assembly equipment.
  • Execution of DOEs to find the optimal parameters for the process
  • Execution and coordination of Engineering studies, technical runs
  • Problem solving with technical statistics.
  • Coordination of Continuous improvement, Lean, Kaizens and 6's Projects.
  • Acquisition, evaluation, and validation of equipment for the Assembly area.
  • Monitoring and implementation of corrective actions to be on compliance with the Company KPIs (productivity, scrap, efficiency, defects, etc.).
  • Creation and updates of process flow diagram, visual aids.
  • Selection and purchase of new equipment for production and design, coordination of fixtures and Poka-yokes.
  • Experience in SMT processes and processes characterization.
  • Experience with NPI and continuous improvement processes in SMT.
  • Attrition reduction and pick-in-place balancing
  • Experience in back-end processes.
  • Experience with Simien's and/or Panasonic platforms (desirable).
The experience we're looking to add to our team:
  • Advanced English
  • Typically requires a bachelor's degree.
  • Good team worker and good analytical, planning skills.
  • Knowledge and experience in RF and ultrasonic processes.
What you'll receive for the great work you provide:
  • Pantry vouchers
  • Saving Fund
  • Christmas bonus
  • Holiday bonus
  • Medical Insurance
  • Life Insurance
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Job Category
Production Engineering

Required Skills:

Optional Skills:

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email accessibility@flex.com and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).

Client-provided location(s): Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
Job ID: Flex-WD191006
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • FSA
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Some Meals Provided
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
    • Company Outings
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Company Equity
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Lunch and Learns
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Woman founded/led