Director of Engineering

Director of Engineering Responsibilities

• Leads and directs the engineering team to obtain optimum productivity, exceed project goals, and train the entry-level engineers
• Manages staff selection, performance, development and training processes to ensure team competencies and capabilities to reach the business goals and expectations
• Responsible for developing and implementing manufacturing methods, ensuring the highest quality, lowest cost, lowest scrap, and optimum capacity
• Guide design/manufacturing concepts and specification requirements to best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques to include standard work
• Quotes, purchases, and inspects new equipment required for ongoing efficient operation of process and implementation of new processes
• Assists in the development of processes and procedures to drive improvements and best practices
• Determines and reviews all manufacturing processes for cost-effectiveness and feasibility, both before and after engineering releases to manufacturing
• Assists with engineering releases and changes relative to routings, setting standards, data entry, and follow-up
• Participates in design reviews and responsible for improving the design for manufacturability early in the design phase of new product development
• Conduct a continuous search of new materials, fixtures, processes and procedures to enhance and improve the production lines to help the operation reduce overall costs
• Work closely with the quality and operations teams to manage root cause analysis and corrective actions related to internal and/or external quality concerns
• Lead and assist the training of production employees in best practices of setting up equipment and tooling, maintaining processes, and troubleshooting problems

• Must have experience in new product launch and program implementation
• Advanced knowledge of Power Supply Manufacturing concepts and techniques
• Ability to teach, coach, and mentor entry level engineers
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong attention to detail, good organizational skills and the ability to prioritize with changing situations
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills to drive tasks to completion
• Able to handle multiple priorities and work well under pressure
• Ability to communicate accurately and comfortably with all levels of management
• Must be able to efficiently and accurately create and modify engineering drawings
• Motivated self-starter that is able to productively work alone and in groups to solve problems
• Proficient in English (ready, writing & verbal skills)

• B.S. in Engineering or equivalent combination of relevant education. MSEE preferred
• 5+ years of supervisory or management experience
• 15+ years’ experience

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Phihong is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.