TTM Technologies, Inc. - Publicly Traded US Company, NASDAQ (TTMI) - Top-5 Global Printed Circuit Board Manufacturer
About TTM
TTM Technologies, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of technology solutions including engineered systems, radio frequency ("RF") components and RF microwave/microelectronic assemblies, and quick-turn and technologically advanced printed circuit boards ("PCBs"). TTM stands for time-to-market, representing how TTM's time-critical, one-stop manufacturing services enable customers to shorten the time required to develop new products and bring them to market.
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Position Summary:
Provides engineering support to the production area to maintain optimum levels of productivity in terms of cycle times and quality. Coordinates the introduction of new assembly processes on to the production floor by preparing operation sheets that describe specific production tasks. Partners with design engineers throughout the design process from concept to prototype in order to ensure that maximum production efficiency. Contributes to the preparation of the annual capital expenditure plan for the selection and purchase of new production equipment. Develops manufacturing plans and makes presentations to customers.
Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides an advanced level of engineering support to the production area on routine issues to maintain optimum levels of productivity in terms of cycle times and quality.
• Identifies and defines specific problems based on direct observation, analysis of production reports, or verbal reports from production personnel.
• Investigates the cause of problems by researching drawings, inspecting tools, reviewing operation sheets, and accounting for other variables such as operator training.
• Resolves problems by taking appropriate action, such as issuing new engineering change notices, revising operation sheets, contacting vendors on sub-standard parts, or ordering new tools.
• Prepares reports as required to document problems addressed.
• Coordinates the introduction of new, routine assembly processes on to the production floor.
• Prepares operation sheets that describe the sequence and tasks required to complete fairly routine steps in the production process.
• Interprets engineering drawings of assemblies and sub-assemblies and organizes the production process into a logical and efficient series of tasks.
• Defines the need for specialized tools and provides specifications to purchasing.
• Designs jigs and holding fixtures and prepares drawings for these for the machine shop.
• Maintains control of all specialized tools and keeps track of revisions.
• Updates and improves operation sheets based on feedback from the production floor and engineering change notices issued.
• Generates computerized travel tags including operation sequence and standard time.
• Partners with design engineers throughout the design process from concept to prototype in order to ensure that maximum production efficiency (produceability) is engineered intothe product design.
• Offers suggestions and recommendations on issues that will negatively effect cycle time and quality.
• Reviews and approves final engineering drawings.
• Participates in presentations to customers.
• Coordinates customer audits of production documentation and processes by conducting tours and producing records for auditors.
• Partners with the Estimating Department in developing estimates of assembly labor hours and the cost of specialized equipment for proposals to produce specified products.
• Contributes to the make/ buy analysis and decision making process.
• Composes, updates, and maintains standard operating procedures covering production floor processes. such as soldering machine operation.
• Acts as a technical consultant to vendors to help them resolve manufacturing problems with regard to the parts they are producing for TTM Technologies, Inc. Analyzes and investigates problems, recommends solutions.
• Contributes to the preparation of the annual capital expenditure plan, which involves reviewing projects in process, evaluating the age and condition of existing production equipment, and evaluating the value of new technologies.
• Researches to estimate the cost of new equipment and develops options.
• Assists management in the preparation of capital expense requests (CER) by defining specifications for the new equipment, identifying multiple sources for the equipment, providing details on available options with related costs, and completing a return-on-investment analysis.
• Develops facilities layouts and provides these to the Facilities Department to support the installation of new equipment.
• Conducts training classes on electro-static discharge protection, soldering, and other production skills. Evaluates trainees and takes action to resolve skill deficiencies. Develops and modifies the content of skill training. Determines the sequence and content of learning.
• Fosters continuous process improvement to maximize cost savings utilizing Lean Techniques.
• Monitors Touch Labor Costs with respect to program budgets to achieve cost effectiveness and meet delivery schedule.
• Attends professional seminars to maintain a professional awareness of emerging trends and technologies.
• Performs other duties as directed.

Essential Knowledge and Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required Education and Experience:
EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree - Mechanical Engineering or equivalent education and experience.
EXPERIENCE: 8-12 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Compensation and Benefits:
TTM offers a variety of health and well-being benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, 401K, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, accident benefits, life insurance, disability benefits, paid vacation & holidays. Benefits are available 1st of the month following date of hire.
Compensation for roles at TTM Technologies varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set and level of experience. As required by local law, TTM provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that my be hired in New York, California and Colorado. For California-based roles, compensation ranges are based upon specific physical locations.
Export Statement:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.