Manufacturing Manager

Overview

Seeking a Manufacturing Manager to take on a critical role in supporting the Manufacturing team located in Gilbert, AZ. The primary responsibility will be supporting the development of new product/development manufacturing processes, as well as applying continuous improvement manufacturing processes/technologies to existing or mature production programs. In this role, you’ll take ownership and drive results performing challenging and non-routine manufacturing engineering applying standard engineering techniques, procedures, and “out of the box” thinking in a high mix, low volume environment.

• Oversee qualification of manufacturing processes for new products and lead continuous improvement for existing operations.
• Manage and develop Manufacturing Technicians and Manufacturing Engineers to meet production, quality, and safety objectives.
• Define and document manufacturing procedures, operation sequences, and work instructions.
• Establish and maintain time standards, cost estimates, and economic run quantities for components.
• Lead evaluation, justification, and implementation of new manufacturing equipment.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, operations, and suppliers to resolve process issues and mentor team members.
• Own and support automation of manufacturing cells as possible, driving process stability and reducing labor variation.
• Ensure manufacturability of designs through drawing reviews and recommendations.
• Mentor Manufacturing Engineering on reviewing the Manufacturability of designs.
• Support NC programming, tooling, and fixture design; assist with program prove-outs and rework processes.
• Lead or support project initiatives and cost estimating for new proposals.
• Promote safety, compliance, and continuous improvement across all operations.
• Travel up to 10% as needed.

• At least 8 years of engineering or operations experience in a manufacturing environment.
• At least 3 years of direct management experience.
• Experience with manufacturing of circuit card assemblies and sensitive electronics.
• Experience in process engineering from raw material to finished goods.
• Knowledge of IPC standards and NASA standards for manufacturing of circuit card assemblies.
• Strong communication and influencing skills are required in the form of written, verbal, and presentations.

• Six Sigma Certified, or Lean Certification.
• Hands on experience setting up and operating SMT machines.
• Hands on experience with circuit card assembly manufacturing.