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Description

1. Serve as the primary liaison between Samtec and CM partner for all engineering or technical issues.
2. Provide on-site, first-level engineering support to CM operations, troubleshooting process, equipment, tooling and product issues in real time.
3. Support new product introductions and transfers for HDR products, including documentation review, capability assessments and process/equipment qualifications.
4. Support capacity reviews of Samtec equipment located at CM to ensure readiness to support future product/program ramps.
5. Ensure adherence to Samtec control plans and standards, coordinating approval and implementation of process changes between Samtec and contract manufacturer.
6. Review and analyze process and yield data, identify trends or drifts, and initiate corrective actions in collaboration with the CM when needed.
7. Develop and standardize manufacturing processes, work instructions, and process windows to improve quality, yield, and reliability.
8. Lead and support process improvement activities using data analysis, DOE, and Six Sigma methodologies.
9. Support equipment installation, upgrades, preventive maintenance, and asset management in collaboration with contract manufacturer and Samtec teams.
10. Summarize recurring production issues and collaborate with CM on improvement opportunities, communicating effectively in weekly and quarterly reviews.
11. Ensure continuity between sustaining engineering projects and high‑volume production. 
12. Build and maintain strong working relationships with CM engineering, operations, quality and maintenance teams to ensure timely resolution of manufacturing issues and effective implementation of Samtec requirements.
13. Ensure CM is adequately supporting on-site visits from Samtec personnel.

Required Experience: 

• Experience in manufacturing and process engineering within a high‑volume production environment.
• Working knowledge of process development, equipment qualification, and product transfers.
• Experience with tooling and equipment design, preferably using SolidWorks or similar CAD software.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with experience applying data analysis, DOE, and root cause methodologies.
• Ability to work cross‑functionally with operations, engineering, suppliers, and contract manufacturing partners.
• Effective communication skills and ability to provide technical guidance on the factory floor.
• Ability to work independently at a CM site and effectively coordinate activities between the CM and Samtec engineering teams. 
• Must be able to sit/stand for at least 90 consecutive minutes. 
• Willingness and ability to travel as required to support Samtec manufacturing activities and product/equipment transfers. 

Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.

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