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Your Impact
The Manufacturing Engineer is the primary technical interface to the Manufacturing Partner site and is accountable for driving both Operational Excellence (Delivery, Quality, and Cost) and Factory Excellence (capability, efficiency, security and sustainability). Position requires strong knowledge on PCBA manufacturing operations and SMT technology roadmap.
Supports manufacturing engineering functions at the manufacturing sites including:
* Lead daily support of our products and tools in manufacturing.
* Support NPI launch and govern sustaining products within manufacturing partners.
* Support product transfers between manufacturing sites.
* Analyze various sets of data and programs for quality & process control.
* Drive process optimization, yield improvements and process consistency within manufacturing sites.
* Provides technical support for all systemic defects, line stops, material purges and quality issues.
* Factory site technical quality metrics ownership and driving metrics improvement relating to structural test.
* Govern ECO and deviation implementation during bom change or fab respin.
* Reviewed and validated SoP documents and SPC specifications (Yield, Cpk, GR&R) during phase gate transitions and on a periodic basis for sustaining production.
* Conduct audits of factory processes.
* Provide oversight during critical production stages.
* Keep close loop with Product Operations central team.
Minimum Qualifications:
* Typically requires a BS/MS in IE/EE/ME with 5+ years of experience at an electronics manufacturing industry and Quality systems.
* Manufacturing process knowledge, SMT, Wave Soldering, Press Fit, Mechanical Assembly and Quality process improvement analysis tools.
* Proficient on statistical methods and Quality analysis tools (SPC, DOEs, 8Ds, DMAIC, AQL) used in a Manufacturing context.
* Clarity in documenting issues with critical thinking. Experience and persistence in following up on root cause analysis & corrective actions by responsible parties.
* Strong communication written & verbal (in English) to clearly synthesize and reduce complex situations on simple descriptions to communicate with internal and external partners.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Ability to self-motivate with a strong desire to learn and ability to be flexible.
* Lead and Inspire change in collaboration with a diverse cross-functional team in a Cross-Cultural and global work environment.
* You feel comfortable working under high pressure and get results with limited oversight.
* Confirmed Program Management experience.
Why Cisco?At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.
Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.
We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering
- 5+ years of experience in the electronics manufacturing industry
- Experience with quality systems
- Knowledge of SMT, wave soldering, press fit, mechanical assembly, and manufacturing quality improvement processes
- Proficiency with SPC, DOE, 8D, DMAIC, and AQL statistical and quality analysis tools
- Ability to document issues clearly and follow up on root cause analysis and corrective actions
- Strong written and verbal English communication skills
- Ability to self-motivate, learn, and work flexibly
- Experience leading change with diverse cross-functional teams in global, cross-cultural environments
- Ability to work under pressure with limited oversight
- Program management experience
Cisco Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cisco and has not been reviewed or approved by Cisco.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as robust with multiple plan options and access to onsite/virtual LifeConnections Health Centers on major campuses. Company materials also highlight mental-health resources and comprehensive preventive care, supporting strong core medical benefits.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time away includes company‑wide recharge days, a paid birthday, a year‑end shutdown, and paid Critical Time Off for emergencies. Paid volunteer days further expand opportunities to step away and recharge.
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Parental & Family Support — Policies include a global minimum for paid parental leave for primary caregivers, caregiving concierge services, and on‑site children’s learning centers in select locations. In the U.S., family‑building support is consolidated under Carrot with a defined lifetime maximum, indicating structured assistance across fertility, preservation, adoption, and surrogacy.
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What We Do
Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) enables people to make powerful connections--whether in business, education, philanthropy, or creativity. Cisco hardware, software, and service offerings are used to create the Internet solutions that make networks possible--providing easy access to information anywhere, at any time. Cisco was founded in 1984 by a small group of computer scientists from Stanford University. Since the company's inception, Cisco engineers have been leaders in the development of Internet Protocol (IP)-based networking technologies. Today, with more than 71,000 employees worldwide, this tradition of innovation continues with industry-leading products and solutions in the company's core development areas of routing and switching, as well as in advanced technologies such as home networking, IP telephony, optical networking, security, storage area networking, and wireless technology. In addition to its products, Cisco provides a broad range of service offerings, including technical support and advanced services. Cisco sells its products and services, both directly through its own sales force as well as through its channel partners, to large enterprises, commercial businesses, service providers, and consumers.
