Process Lead SMT

Your new company  

Join a well-established Canadian engineering and manufacturing company specializing in the design, miniaturization, and production of highly reliable electronic assemblies for mission-critical applications. With nearly four decades of industry experience, the organization partners with customers across medical technology, aerospace, avionics, defence, security, sensing, and advanced industrial sectors. The company operates a modern manufacturing facility and is recognized for its expertise in precision microelectronics, advanced packaging technologies, and high-reliability production environments.

Your new role  

As the Process Engineering Lead, you will play a key role in optimizing manufacturing operations, supporting new product introductions, and driving continuous improvement initiatives within a high-performance electronics manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead the development, validation, and optimization of manufacturing processes to improve quality, efficiency, and throughput.
• Support new product introductions (NPI), equipment commissioning, qualification activities, and process transfers into production.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing costs, improving yields, and enhancing process capability.
• Develop process documentation, work instructions, and training materials while mentoring production personnel.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and operations teams to ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and industry standards.

• Diploma or degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience within electronics, microelectronics, SMT, or advanced manufacturing environments.
• Strong understanding of automated manufacturing equipment, robotics, process validation, and equipment troubleshooting.
• Experience supporting continuous improvement initiatives and root cause analysis methodologies such as 5 Why, Fishbone, or 8D.
• Working knowledge of quality systems and regulated manufacturing environments, including ISO 9001, AS9100, IPC standards, or similar.
• Fluency in both English and French, with the ability to communicate effectively in technical and production settings.

• Opportunity to join a growing, technology-driven manufacturer serving aerospace, defence, medical, and advanced industrial markets.
• Exposure to cutting-edge microelectronics and high-reliability manufacturing technologies.
• A collaborative engineering environment where continuous improvement and innovation are encouraged.
• The ability to make a visible impact on process performance, operational excellence, and product quality.
• Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package and long-term career growth opportunities.

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