What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equipment Engineering Manager position at GL Staffing?
Senior Manager, Equipment Engineering
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager, Equipment Engineering to lead equipment engineering operations in a high-tech manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for optimizing equipment performance, supporting manufacturing scale-up initiatives, and ensuring production efficiency, quality, and reliability. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical expertise with leadership experience in advanced manufacturing or fabrication environments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage equipment engineering teams to support manufacturing operations and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Oversee equipment performance, maintenance strategies, troubleshooting, and process optimization to maximize productivity and reduce downtime.
- Collaborate with engineering, operations, procurement, and production teams to improve manufacturing readiness and equipment performance.
- Serve as the escalation point for equipment-related issues and technical decision-making.
- Monitor and improve KPIs related to equipment reliability, yield, cycle time, uptime, and cost efficiency.
- Support manufacturing expansion, equipment installation, qualification, and process scale-up efforts.
- Partner with vendors to support equipment maintenance, spare parts, and service performance.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related field); advanced degree preferred.
- 10 years of experience in equipment engineering, semiconductor, manufacturing, or advanced production environments.
- Proven leadership experience managing engineers, maintenance teams, or technical personnel.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
- Experience with equipment reliability, process improvement, preventive maintenance, and manufacturing performance metrics preferred.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with process control, equipment optimization, and operational improvement in technical manufacturing environments.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.