Manager, Manufacturing Engineering Team

## Manager, Manufacturing Engineering Team Apply locations:
Vancouver, BC, CANtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday job requisition :
JR6643

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POSITION

DESCRIPTION:

The Functional Engineering Manager is a key leadership role at Creation Technologies, focused on overseeing and enhancing the engineering processes in Manufacturing Engineering. This leadership level position is crucial for driving the execution of complex engineering tasks, managing a team of engineers, and ensuring the creation, configuration, and optimization of processes required to produce and/or test Circuit Card Assemblies (CCAs) and box assemblies.

The role requires an agile leader who can apply deep industry knowledge to advance manufacturing services, drive continuous improvement, uphold the highest standards of quality and efficiency and maneuver resources to deliver on high priority tasks.

REPORTING STRUCTURE:
Reports to Director of Engineering DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but not limited to:
* Manufacturing Engineering Manager Specific:
* Leads the Manufacturing engineering team at the site.
* Own the framework to effectively drive NPI activities along side cross functional teams.
* Oversees MFG engineering tasks and activities with the support of Manufacturing Engineering team.
* Well versed in PLM and MES systems.
* Leads and oversees engineering projects, including coordinating tasks and resources for above schedule within the engineering team.
* Leads cross-functional teams to drives manufacturing process improvements to enhance production efficiency and product quality.
* Provides technical training and support to the manufacturing team, aiding in the resolution of engineering issues that affect production and prevent continuous production flow, as needed.
* Monitors and drives key performance indicators (KPIs) and analyzes data to identify and resolve systemic process and performance issues.
* Direct the design and setup of manufacturing cells, systems, and equipment:
Ensure that the manufacturing facilities are equipped with cutting-edge technology that enhances operational efficiency and output.
* Ensure robust quality control and process validation measures:
Establish stringent quality standards to maintain product excellence and compliance.
* Facilitate the scaling of manufacturing operations to meet increased production demands:
Plan and execute expansions of manufacturing capabilities to accommodate growth and customer demands.
* Provide expert oversight on the floor, resolving high-impact manufacturing issues:
Offer technical expertise to resolve critical production bottlenecks and optimize manufacturing processes.
* Proactively engage with customers, vendors and other third parties as required to address any delays or showstoppers to mitigate any need for further escalations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Required Experience
* Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field with a focus on electronics and manufacturing processes or equivalent industry or military training experience.
* Minimum of 10+ Years of progressive experience in electronics manufacturing including 3+ years in engineering management/leadership roles. Aerospace, Defense and/or medical manufacturing experience required for A&D/Medical MFG sites.

Skills Required
* Exceptional leadership and people management skills, with the ability to coach, mentor, and develop high performing teams.
* Strong knowledge of EMS manufacturing processes, business models, and the technical landscape.
* Proven track record in managing complex engineering projects, with a strong problem-solving capability.
* Excellent collaboration and interaction skills, capable of working effectively across all levels of the organization and with external partners.
* Exceptionally strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex concepts and influence decision-making for both internal and external stakeholders e.g., customers and vendors.
* Must have advanced SME expertise in 1 or more of the Test…