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Regular Full-Time Management Phoenix, AZ, US
FM Industries, a contract manufacturer supporting the semiconductor capital equipment market is seeking aDirector of Engineeringto support our growing Phoenix site.
The successful candidate oversees the development and implementation of manufacturing processes to maintain proper product functionality as well as cost efficiency; ensures the engineering team and other manufacturing departments work together cohesively and is responsible for the development of equipment to aid in the manufacturing process; leads and directs the work of assigned manufacturing engineers and project engineers
Primary Responsibilities of Position
- Serve as the engineering leader and technical expert
- Answer questions and resolve issues brought forth by the engineering team members
- Create detailed engineering plans, processes, and procedures for engineering staff to use and abide by
- Propose and oversee budgets and timelines for engineering projects
- Check and confirm the accuracy of the work performed and the methods used by engineering staff
- Conduct various tests and quality assurance checks to verify the quality of completed projects
- Monitor and determine various staffing and training needs
- Hire, train, and supervise engineering staff members
- Spearhead various research and development initiatives to identify opportunities for new projects and improved processes
- Communicate and collaborate with other managers, suppliers, and contractors
- Prepare and deliver various engineering-related presentations, both internally and externally
- Analyze and design lean manufacturing cells using effective systems and simulation tools to optimize, use of space, equipment, material and personnel
- Assist in developing plant layout in planning rearrangement of facilities, equipment and operations for better utilization of space
- Work closely with research and development, quality assurance and maintenance personnel to prevent problems with products and tooling/fixtures
- Ensure all manufacturing safety regulatory policies and procedures are implemented and maintained at all times
- Stay informed concerning new manufacturing technologies and equipment in order to manufacture and reduce cost through efficiencies
- Support all current and new product introductions
- Ensure vendors/subcontractors are manufacturing products according to product specifications
- Determine and eliminate root causes and diminish occurrences in the manufacturing process
- Ensure that all manufacturing product specifications are developed and testing procedures are in place before starting up vendors/subcontractors
- Able to assist in reducing cost through re-engineering product/material
- Assist in the assessment of vendor/subcontractor evaluation for consideration
- Responsible for training vendors/subcontractors on new product launches to meet target date
Minimum Qualifications
- 10+ years engineering management experience
- Interpersonal communication skills with expertise in distilling complicated topics to a broader audience
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior semiconductor industry experience
- Semiconductor manufacturing/process knowledge
- Experience with SolidWorks design
- Coating, Anodize, and/or machining experience
- MS in Engineering or MBA
We offer a full complement of benefits including health insurance (medical, dental and vision), Life insurance, Short term and Long term disability, a generous time off plan, and a 401k plan with a very generous 30% matchon your contributions.
Location
We are currently located off I-17 and McDowell. We are moving to a new building near 24th Street and University near the airport to support our growing operation.