Smt Manufacturing Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Location: Burlington, KS
Schedule: 1st Shift | Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Salary: $60,000 – $90,000

Build Something That Matters

Balance Staffing is partnering with a rapidly growing U.S.-based electronics manufacturer seeking a hands-on SMT Production Manager to support and expand its Surface Mount Technology (SMT) operations in Burlington, Kansas.

This is a unique opportunity to join a company at the forefront of domestic electronics manufacturing, supporting secure PCB and PCBA production for defense, government, and advanced technology applications. If you're looking for an opportunity to help build a manufacturing operation from the ground up while making a direct impact on production, quality, and operational excellence, we'd like to hear from you.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Relocation assistance available
• Temporary housing available to support relocation
• Opportunity to join a growing U.S.-owned electronics manufacturer
• High visibility with executive leadership
• Significant career growth potential as operations continue to expand
• Affordable cost of living and housing in Burlington, Kansas
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k), and PTO

Position Overview

The SMT Production Manager is responsible for leading daily SMT and PCBA operations while remaining actively involved on the production floor. This is not a purely administrative management role. The ideal candidate will be equally comfortable leading a team, troubleshooting equipment, improving processes, and supporting production as needed.

This position supports a growing SMT operation and supervises a small team of technicians while helping drive production performance, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Production Leadership

• Lead and support daily SMT manufacturing operations.
• Supervise, train, and mentor SMT technicians and operators.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Provide hands-on leadership and technical support on the production floor.

SMT Process Management

• Oversee SMT production activities including setup, programming, and execution.
• Support solder paste printing, pick-and-place operations, AOI inspection, and reflow processes.
• Monitor production performance and identify opportunities for process improvements.
• Ensure production schedules and customer delivery requirements are achieved.

Equipment & Troubleshooting

• Troubleshoot SMT equipment, process issues, and production challenges.
• Support preventive maintenance efforts to maximize equipment uptime.
• Work closely with engineering and production teams to resolve manufacturing issues quickly.

Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Drive improvements in quality, throughput, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with IPC standards and internal quality requirements.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities and production readiness efforts.

Qualifications

Required

• Experience in SMT manufacturing and PCB assembly environments.
• Experience with:
• • Solder Paste Printing
  • Pick-and-Place Equipment
  • AOI Inspection
  • Reflow Processes
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
• Leadership experience supervising production personnel.
• Familiarity with IPC standards and manufacturing best practices.
• Experience supporting BOM updates, production programming, or process setup activities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving manufacturing environment.

Preferred

• Experience within electronics manufacturing, PCB fabrication, or PCBA assembly.
• Knowledge of MES systems.
• Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, or Six Sigma experience.
• Startup, greenfield, or facility expansion experience.
• Experience supporting NPI (New Product Introduction).

Work Environment

This facility is actively expanding and continues to add new equipment, capabilities, and production processes. The successful candidate will thrive in an environment that values adaptability, urgency, collaboration, and a hands-on approach to problem-solving.

Work Authorization Requirement

Due to current and future government and defense-related work, applicants must be U.S. Citizens. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Apply Today

If you're an SMT leader who enjoys solving problems, supporting production, and helping build something from the ground up, we encourage you to apply.