Prototype Build Planner

Kett Engineering is looking for a Prototype Builder/Lab Builder for our automotive customer in Torrance, CA!

Duties will include:

• Responsible to manage build configuration for power electronics prototype product of all types.
• Interpret assembly bills of materials to identify missing hardware/components.
• Prepare the assembly build planning and track the build status in daily
• Record build issue in JIRA, Route Sheet (AQTR) in power aps.
• Develop traceability build route sheet using Power Aps or JIRA to track build history.
• Host daily build status meeting, and the build data to all stakeholders of the progress and prepare progress reports

• Report out of incoming part delivery status, material availability and production problems to management

• Report out completed units and shipping status to TPMs and other stakeholders
• Tracking specific PCBA (Printed Circuit Board Assembly) inventory pedigree through build and release including:
  • Receiving in PCBA’s, record, and assign each board serial number in build tracker inventory.
  • Create traveler and move the PCBA to inspection and test.
  • Coordinate with TPM for outsource conformal coating PCBA.
  • Coordinate with DRE to perform PCBA rework per DCN.

• Review Bill of Materials (BOM) from development phase and manage through the product life cycle, including identifying make and buy parts and revision control of parts.
• Evaluates custom build configuration to meet per operational system performance requirements, and assure compatibility of all physical, functional and program interfaces.

this is what you’ll need:

• Minimum of 5 years recent relevant hands-on experience
• Basic knowledge of low and high voltage safety.
• Basic understanding of ESD and clean room requirements per ISO standards.
• Familiarity with basic shop fabrication and assembly tools
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to work under pressure and very tight timelines.
• Proficient with Microsoft office tools such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project, Visio.
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to deal effectively with all company departments and customers.
• knowledge of supply chain processes and procedures including manufacturing planning, MRP, KanBan, and Just-in-Time (JIT).
• Knowledge of mechanical drawings and Electrical schematics.
• Knowledge or experience in product prototype or high-volume production builds and working with technicians/assemblers.
• Knowledge or experience in creating work instructions, rework process, and developing production intent processes.
• Ability to work independently and manage several challenging projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
• Always maintains a positive and proactive attitude.
• Knowledge of PCBA (Printed Circuit Board Assembly) to this includes:
  • Troubleshooting circuit
  • Inspection of PCBA per IPC 610 standards
  • Remove and apply conformal coating.
  • Cut trace, solder components, and add jumper wires per DCN.
  • BCPA fabricating process from making of bare board to board population.