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The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for supporting and managing the technical challenges with the ODM/JDM suppliers, which will require a strong background in Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) and Original Design Manufacturing (ODM) supplier environments. Also equipped with in-depth knowledge of Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) processes and quality management systems. The Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining manufacturing processes that improve productivity, reduce costs, drives continuous improvement to ODM partners, and ensure product quality meets customer specifications and industry standards, throughout the end to end product life cycle.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare factory assembly processes for New Product Introduction (NPI), ensure products are built to specifications from Engineering teams
- Review NPI build results and drive closures before mass production, including (DFM) Design for Manufacturing, PFMEA, etc.
- Coordinate with Engineering, Product Quality, and Product Component Operations teams to integrate new products into production.
- Work across various teams to align compliance and manufacturing timelines for new and existing platforms
- Create support structure to gather issues and bugs to relay and prioritize with software engineering
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams between JDMs, Cisco project managers, and engineering to validate and assist in resolving manufacturing related bugs and escalations
- Drive quality metrics and conduct product performance review, direct root cause analysis and corrective action implementation for process-related issues.
- Lead the management of production line interruptions, including line-stop, stop-ship incidents, ensuring timely resolution.
- Manage EMS/ODM supplier production capacity to meet business needs
- Provide input for scorecards and Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs).
- Approve and follow Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and Deviation requests.
- Assess and enhance the technical capabilities of the MPa process.
- Lead process improvement initiatives and apply value engineering techniques.
- Develop and improve PCBA manufacturing processes, including SMT, wave soldering, manual assembly, automation, and testing.
- Execute process validations and qualifications in line with industry standards and practices.
- Analyse production data to identify trends and drive process improvements.
- Participate in supplier audits and provide technical expertise during assessments.
- Lead new supplier evaluations, site audits, and oversee product transfers (Local & international).
- Onboard and bring up new ODM sites
- Uphold compliance with all applicable security policies.
- Develop, implement, and maintain the end to end ODM policy in accordance within ODM CoE organizations.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, specifically with EMS & ODM suppliers.
- Extensive knowledge of SMT - PCBA processes and equipment.
- Proficient with Quality Management Systems & audit skills
- Ability to diagnose and resolve complex quality or manufacturing issues.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies is a plus.
- Prefer to have experience on policy formation, QMS, process documents build up.
Ability to travel to supplier locations as needed.
At Cisco Meraki, we’re challenging the status quo with the power of diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. When we connect different perspectives, we can imagine new possibilities, inspire innovation, and release the full potential of our people. We’re building an employee experience that includes appreciation, belonging, growth, and purpose for everyone.
Cisco is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. Cisco will consider for employment, on a case by case basis, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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