Senior SMT Process Engineer, Pinetown

Our client, a leading

Electronic Manufacturing Services

(EMS) company, is seeking an experienced

Senior SMT Process Engineer

to support process optimisation, quality improvement, automation, and technical support across SMT and electronic assembly operations, based in Pinetown, KZN and reporting to the Operations Director. If you don't have experience with EMS you will not qualify, even coming from a Process or Industrial Engineering background.

BSc / BEng / BTech / National Diploma in Electronics, Industrial, Mechatronics, or Mechanical Engineering.

5-7 years' experience in

electronics manufacturing

/

EMS

environments.

Strong

SMT assembly, wave soldering, reflow , and

selective soldering

experience.

Experience with

AOI programming, X-ray inspection , and

electronic defect analysis .

Knowledge of

DFM, DFA, PFMEA, Lean Six Sigma, 5S , and

root cause analysis .

Experience with

ERP/MES systems

and

SMT line programming .

Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.

Proven experience driving continuous improvement, automation, and cost reduction projects.

Project management experience within NPI and manufacturing improvement initiatives.

1-2 years' supervisory or team leadership experience.

Key Responsibilities

Optimise SMT, wave soldering, reflow, and selective soldering processes to improve quality, throughput, and reliability.

Develop and maintain thermal profiles in line with IPC standards and component specifications. Conduct defect analysis, PFMEA, root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to improve first-pass yield.

Manage AOI programming, X-ray inspection, and validation of BGA/LGA and hidden solder joints.

Drive

continuous improvement initiatives

using

Lean Six Sigma, 5S, line balancing, and automation principles .

Support NPI activities, pilot builds, prototype validation, and customer return investigations.

Create and maintain SOPs, work instructions, and process documentation.

Train operators and technicians on process improvements and best practices.

Support equipment validation, preventative maintenance, and factory maintenance activities.

Ensure compliance with IPC-A-610, ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and customer requirements.

Lead and mentor junior Process and Maintenance Technicians.

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