What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager of Engineering - PCB Manufacturing position at AdvancedPCB?
Description
ENGINEERING MANAGER
Maple Grove, MN
DESCRIPTION:
- This is a responsible salary position requiring a “Whatever it Takes” mentality.
- This position may require working weekends on occasion to perform evaluations, verify PM aspects and support the department Supervisor’s on process or equipment concerns.
- This position will report to the Director of Engineering.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
o Engineering considerations in the Imaging, Plating, Etching, and Soldermask areas. This includes process recommendation and modification.
o Direct role in cultivating, educating and elevating Area Process Engineers. Direct influence on the projects, focus and priorities for the Area Process Engineers & Lab Technicians. Heavy input on evaluating the technical performances of the Area process Engineers.
o Driving process control improvements as well as SPC initiatives to create highly capable processes.
o Leading quality improvement initiatives.
o Working with Supervisors to correct quality related issues & perform root cause analysis for process failures.
o Leading productivity, cost, safety and waste minimization enhancements within the areas.
o Conducting process / operator audits to determine if variations to the procedure have been introduced. This will require attention to detail.
o Working and communicating with Vendors on issues and product considerations
o Communicating and working with Maintenance, Vendors, Production employees and the Lab / WWT on a routine basis.
o Working knowledge on the equipment in the associated departments. Must be globally proficient in all areas of the Production Process (Chemical, Mechanical and Image/Soldermask).
o Other responsibilities as required by the Director of Operations and Senior Leadership.
Requirements
-Must be willing to field phone calls, regarding process issues, even when you are not at the facility. Efforts will be made to minimize disruptions to your personal time.
-Must have the discipline to document procedural enhancements and/or new process implementations in such a way that the knowledge is easily passed on to Engineers and Manufacturing Employees. The knowledge that you acquire and/or implement is the property of Advanced Circuits. It is your responsibility to transpose that knowledge into an official written document.
-Must possess a Science Degree in a related field and extensive experience in the field.
-Ability to interface with CAM, Customers and other Engineers to communicate process capabilities and production process limitations.
-Must be willing to train in CAM so that you have the ability to make upfront modifications to promote a first time pass through Production.
-Understand that this position is not only technical in nature but is also a support staff to the production process. If there are questions from the Operator Level, you are obligated to provide assistance or guidance to help resolve the issue.
-Computer literate and technically inclined.
-Willingness to travel occasionally to the other sister facilities for training and/or support.
Salary : $100,000 - $120,000