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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Surface Mount Technology (SMT) Engineer(A Group MLB._.MFG)-Houston,TX - **Company:** Q-Edge Corporation, Foxconn - **Location:** Houston, TX, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Microsoft Office, Operational Databases, Microsoft PowerPoint, Backend - **Published:** May 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us95599b7eadd3d4f2b3e25afbc6b986ff ## About the Role * High school diploma or equivalent with 3+ years of production management experience in the electronics manufacturing industry; OR Associate's degree (or above) with 2+ years of production management experience in electronics manufacturing. * Strong ability to manage shopfloor execution, prioritize issues, and drive quick recovery actions under pressure. * Good communication and coordination skills to work effectively across multiple functions. * Basic knowledge of manufacturing quality concepts and problem-solving methodologies. Preferred Qualifications & Skills Technical & Professional Skills * Familiarity with consumer electronics manufacturing processes, including assembly, testing, and backend operations; SMT knowledge is a plus. * Experience using ERP/MES systems and production data analysis tools for tracking and decision-making. * Possession of an OSHA 10-Hour General Industry training certificate * Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint) for data analysis, reporting, and presentations. Language & Cross-cultural Capability * Multilingual communication skills preferred, including English, Spanish, and Mandarin Chinese, with the ability to work in cross-cultural teams. Leadership & Problem Solving * Strong capability to motivate frontline teams and handle conflicts professionally in a production environment. * Ability to quickly identify issues on the line and drive effective resolution to protect schedule and delivery performance. Work Authorization & Scheduling Requirements * Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. * Ability to support flexible working hours, including shift changes, weekends, and overtime as needed to support production and urgent escalations. ## Description The SMT Engineer is responsible for supporting day-to-day Surface Mount Technology & Underfill line execution by monitoring production progress, driving KPI performance, and coordinating cross-functional resources to remove bottlenecks. This role ensures stable output, quality, cost, and delivery performance through hands-on shopfloor management, frontline operator leadership, rapid problem-solving, and timely communication and escalation to management, Production & Operations Management * Monitor real-time production status, output, and WIP to ensure schedule attainment and on-time delivery. * Track key shopfloor indicators such as throughput, cycle time, downtime, and bottleneck stations; initiate recovery actions when gaps are identified. * Maintain daily production dashboards and ensure data accuracy in ERP/MES systems. * Identify production constraints (manpower, material, equipment, quality holds, test capacity) and drive timely resolution. * Coordinate with Planning, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, and Logistics teams to secure resources and restore line flow. * Support escalation management with clear problem statements, containment actions, and recovery plans. * Manage daily assembly line execution, including line balance, station readiness, and staffing allocation to meet output targets. * Ensure work instructions, tooling, and fixtures are available and correctly used at the line. * Support quick response to abnormal events (line stops, defects, material shortages) to minimize production impact. People Leadership & Team Development * Provide on-floor guidance to operators and line leaders to reinforce standard work, safety practices, and quality requirements. * Assist with operator onboarding, cross-training, and skill matrix updates to improve flexibility and coverage. * Help maintain discipline in attendance, task assignment, and shift handoff execution. Quality & Safety Compliance * Ensure assembly operations follow SOPs, ESD controls, safety regulations, and customer requirements. * Support defect containment, rework coordination, and quality gate execution to protect outgoing quality. * Promote proactive safety behaviors on the production floor to prevent incidents and near misses. Reporting & Leadership Communication * Prepare daily/weekly production summaries and communicate progress, risks, and action items to management. * Maintain clear documentation of issues, root causes, and follow-up actions; ensure closure with defined owners and timelines. * Support leadership meetings by providing accurate data, line status, and improvement recommendations. Continuous Improvement * Drive small-scale continuous improvement actions (5S, line layout optimization, standard work refinement) to improve efficiency and reduce waste. * Support cost improvement through reducing rework, scrap, material waste, and non-value-added activities., Position Summary The SMT Process Engineer is responsible for developing, optimizing, and sustaining Surface Mount Technology (SMT) processes to support PCBA manufacturing. 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