Advanced Operations Engineer
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The Advanced Operations Engineer leads new product introduction and process development, transitioning products from concept to full-scale production. The role serves as a technical interface among customers, program management, and manufacturing to support quality, cost, and delivery objectives. Safari Circuits manufactures printed circuit board assemblies for global electronics markets, including regulated medical, military, and defense fields.
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About Safari Circuits At Safari Circuits, we believe our drive for a family-like culture makes a positive impact on our team and the quality of products we produce. We manufacture Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBAs) for the global electronics market. We are a growing business, and we meet the stringent regulatory demands of medical, military, and defense fields. Founded in 1985, Safari Circuits provides world-class electronics development and manufacturing services to our customers and has a proven track record of creating stability within our ever-growing team. We are ready to shape a stronger future for our company and invest in your success. Job Summary? The Advanced Operations Engineer leads new product introduction (NPI) and process development efforts to ensure products are successfully transitioned from concept to full-scale production. This role serves as the technical interface between customers, program management, and manufacturing to ensure quality, cost, and delivery objectives are achieved. Responsibilities: SMT Process & Equipment Operation - Lead technical activities for new product introductions fromquotethrough production release - Conduct Design for Manufacturability (DFM) - Develop manufacturing process flows, work instructions, and tooling requirements - Support first builds, pilot runs, and production ramp-up - OptimizeSMT, through-hole, box build, and test processes - Drive yield improvement, scrap reduction, and process capability - Support root cause investigations and corrective actions - Partner cross-functionally with Quality, Supply Chain, Program Management, and Production - Interface with customers on technical and manufacturing topics Preferred Qualifications and Character Traits: - Bachelor's degree in Engineering(Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or related field) - 5+ years of experience in electronics manufacturing - Experience supporting NPI in a contract manufacturing environment - Knowledge of IPC standards (IPC-A-610, J-STD-001) - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills - Experience in regulated industries (Medical, Aerospace, Defense) - Familiarity with ISO 9001 and/or ISO 13485 - Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies - Knowledge of ERP/MRP and MES systems EEO Statement Safari Circuits, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Native American & Veteran Hiring Preferences will be applied in accordance with Waséyabek Development Company policy. We are committed to making merit-based hiring decisions. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship, marital status, height or weight, veteran status, or any other legally protected category. Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. PI288071327
How this job compares
Set against the 642 open Operations Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 7, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- US median$98–135K/yr493 salary ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 642 open Operations Engineer jobs across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Operations Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (473 postings).
- Education
- 384 of the 642 open Operations Engineer jobs (60%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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