Manufacturing Engineer - Electronics

At Projects Unlimited we are MISSION CRITICAL. We come to work knowing that our products are critical to the success of our customers and the safety of the end user. We go beyond manufacturing because we CARE – that is the PUI difference.

We value quality, integrity, diversity and lasting relationships. We recognize that every member of the PUI family is uniquely different but all working towards the same goal, thus, we strive hard to build an employee-focused, flexible, safe environment with opportunities for growth always.

Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder. Sponsorship not provided. 

What You’ll Be Doing:

The Manufacturing Engineer supports aerospace electronics production by providing daily manufacturing floor support, leading New Product Introduction (NPI) efforts, and driving continuous process improvement. This role is responsible for developing and maintaining robust manufacturing processes for SMT, through-hole, and PCB assemblies while ensuring quality, efficiency, and on-time delivery.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide daily engineering support to manufacturing operations and production personnel.
• Lead NPI activities from product release through production ramp-up.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing processes, work instructions, tooling, and process controls.
• Support SMT, through-hole, and PCB assembly manufacturing processes.
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct root cause analysis and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Improve manufacturing efficiency, yield, and product quality.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations teams to support manufacturing objectives.
• Review product designs for manufacturability and support process development for new products.
• Support implementation and maintenance of AS9100 and customer requirements.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of electronics manufacturing experience supporting aerospace, defense, military, or other high-reliability products.
• Experience leading New Product Introduction (NPI) activities.
• Experience supporting production in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Surface Mount Technology (SMT)
  • Through-Hole Assembly
  • PCB Assembly
  • IPC Standards and High-Reliability Electronics Manufacturing
• Experience creating manufacturing documentation and process instructions.
• Strong troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, bills of material, and assembly documentation.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current or previous IPC-A-610 Certification.
• Current or previous J-STD-001 Certification.
• Experience in an AS9100 - certified manufacturing environment.
• Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma experience. 
• Previous experience with conformal coating, skating, bonding, and aerospace electronics assembly processes. 

Work Environment:

While out on the production floor employees are required to wear safety equipment consisting of:  closed-toed shoes, safety glasses, heel straps, wrist straps, and electro-static discharge lab coats while on the production floor and are occasionally exposed to fumes, airborne particles, toxic/caustic chemicals, and minimal risk of electrical shock. 

Projects Unlimited is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.