SMT Unit Manager

Company Overview
Company Name: Boult
About Us:
Boult is India's 2nd largest and fastest-growing audio brand with a $100 million revenue. Established in 2017, Boult has rapidly grown into one of India's leading brands in the wearable space, known for its headphones, speakers, smartwatches, and a variety of earphones. Starting from modest beginnings on Myntra, it now boasts a significant presence on major e-commerce platforms like Amazon and Flipkart and is India's #1 rated audio brand. Boult is committed to delivering products that offer exceptional quality, comfort, and a hassle-free customer experience, striving to reach consumers worldwide with its vision of ingenuity and exceptional value.

Position Overview:
Job Title: SMT Unit Manager
Department: Program
Location: Gurugram (HQ)
Reports To: Business Head
Type of Position: Full-time

About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced and motivated SMT Unit Manager to oversee the operations and management of our Surface Mount Technology (SMT) unit. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience working in SMT unit management, preferably in well-established electronics manufacturing companies. This role requires a proactive and strategic individual with a strong understanding of SMT processes, Stencil Design & Optimization, SMT Programming (Gerber, CAD Data, CAM Software), and effective team management. The candidate should have knowledge of IPC Standards, including IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001, along with familiarity with various quality assurance practices like Statistical Process Control (SPC), First Article Inspection (FAI), and Reliability Testing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Production Management: Oversee daily SMT operations, ensuring quality, efficiency, and timely production. Implement reflow soldering and wave soldering processes to meet production targets.
• Stencil Printing: Ensure proper Stencil Design & Optimization for efficient paste application.
• Quality Control: Maintain high-quality standards (IPC-A-610, J-STD-001) and troubleshoot technical issues, ensuring Solder Paste Inspection (SPI), Automated Optical Inspection (AOI), and X-ray Inspection (AXI) processes are followed.
• Process Improvement: Drive continuous improvement in throughput, quality, and cost-efficiency using Statistical Process Control (SPC) and other data-driven approaches. Incorporate IPC Standards and implement corrective actions based on data insights.
• Team Leadership: Manage, train, and motivate the SMT team, ensuring adherence to safety and performance standards. Support SMT Rework & Repair processes to ensure flawless product output.
• Inventory Management: Ensure timely availability of materials and oversee stock levels, with a focus on ESD Control to protect sensitive components.
• Reporting: Provide regular reports on production performance, quality assurance (QA) results, and issues for continuous monitoring and feedback.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelors Degree in Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Experience: 3+ years in SMT unit management, with hands-on experience in SMT processes, Stencil Design & Optimization, and SMT Programming (Gerber, CAD Data, CAM Software).
• Technical Skills: Familiar with SMT equipment, IPC Standards, quality control standards, and ERP systems. Experience with Solder Paste Inspection (SPI), Automated Optical Inspection (AOI), and X-ray Inspection (AXI) is highly desirable.
• Location: NCR (preferred).