Manufacturing Engineer - Electronics Assembly

Manufacturing Engineer – Electronics Assembly The Panther Group is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join our client’s engineering team in Clearwater, FL. This position will focus on improving manufacturing processes for circuit card assemblies (CCAs), cable assemblies, and modules within a high-reliability aerospace and defense manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have experience with electronics or mechanical assembly manufacturing, process improvement, Lean/Six Sigma methodologies, and manufacturing documentation. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer looking to make a direct impact on production efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement. What You’ll Do Analyze and optimize manufacturing processes for circuit card assemblies (CCAs), cable assemblies, and modules. Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing efficiency, reduce costs, improve quality, and increase reliability. Lead and support process improvement initiatives within the manufacturing environment. Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies to manufacturing processes. Develop, maintain, and improve manufacturing documentation, including: Work instructions Standard operating procedures (SOPs) Training materials Process documentation Fixture and stencil design specifications Collaborate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and other cross-functional teams to implement process changes. Conduct manufacturing trials and experiments to validate process improvements and ensure compatibility with existing equipment and systems. Provide technical support and guidance to production personnel. Train and mentor production staff on new or updated processes as needed. Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate process effectiveness and identify additional improvement opportunities. Support troubleshooting of manufacturing equipment and processes on the production floor. Contribute to continuous improvement and quality objectives across the manufacturing operation. What We’re Looking For Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline; equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. Strong knowledge of mechanical assembly manufacturing processes, equipment, materials, and quality control methods. Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with changing priorities. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Ability to work directly with production teams and provide technical guidance. Ability to spend extended periods standing and walking on the manufacturing floor. Ability to climb stairs and perform physical activities such as lifting, bending, and stretching when accessing or troubleshooting equipment. Preferred Qualifications Electronics or manufacturing assembly experience. Lean, Six Sigma, or related professional certification. Experience supporting the MK48 program. Experience with data analytics and Statistical Process Control (SPC). Knowledge of industry standards such as: IPC-A-610 IPC-J-STD-001 MIL-STD-130 Experience with automation, robotics, or AI technologies. Proficiency with CAD/design software such as Creo or SolidWorks. Pay $40-56 per hour DOE