Engineering Director (25943)

NEOTech; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Company-paid basic life/AD&D insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance program (EAP)

PTO: Sick Leave, Vacation, Holidays

401(k) retirement with company match

Job summary

NEOTech in Carlsbad seeks a Director of Engineering to lead cross-site engineering programs and manufacturing activities. You will plan, analyze and optimize engineering procedures, coordinate design improvements and guide equipment purchases to meet program objectives.

You will collaborate with top management, drive process improvements, and ensure compliance with ISO standards across quality and safety. A strong leadership and strategic mindset are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or similar discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in the electronics/engineering industry.
• Ability to manage a large staff and multiple concurrent technical projects.
• Experience interacting in multi-functional teams and influencing cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Plan, analyze and evaluate all phases of engineering programs and procedures.
• Develop manufacturing plans and provide technical support and direction.
• Review design recommendations and equipment purchases to meet program objectives.
• Lead design, development and analysis of manufacturing and engineering activities.
• Develop ECO and NPI procedures and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure ISO standards compliance across Quality, Environment, Health, Safety and security.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline

Tools

OCuity

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summary

The Director of Engineering will have responsibility to multiple sites. Plan, analyze and evaluate all phases of engineering programs, plans, procedures and personnel, including manufacturing engineering, process technicians and test engineering. Review recommendations for design and methods as well as equipment purchases. Coordinate the creation, development, design and improvement of products to conform to program objectives. Provide engineering consulting as requested. Work with top management to meet organizational objectives for engineering activities.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Process Validation.


• Adhere to all ESD requirements and Board Handling.


• Use of Moisture Sensitive Device (MSD) handling requirements based on component moisture sensitive levels (MSL).


• Analyze and implement all manufacturing engineering activities, develop manufacturing plans, provide technical support and direction.


• Perform design, development and analysis of varied manufacturing and engineering activities.


• Develop manufacturing engineering plans and/or strategies for specific products, processes and/or technologies.


• Review and establishment of Labor/NRE Quotes for new and existing products, as required.


• Investigate manufacturing process and business problems and provide short- and long-term solutions.


• Work with production to develop and direct opportunities that affect revenues and/or costs.


• Provide guidance to other engineers and shows alternate methods of solving or preventing process/business or technical problems.


• Determine production floor space and capital equipment needs, obtain vendor quotes, and develop capital proposals.


• Environmental health and safety -- develop and implement policies and procedures in safety, industrial hygiene, environmental engineering, and/or hazardous material transportation.


• Develop and track measurements for reducing new product introduction time.


• Develop ECO and new product Introduction procedures and continuously review for improvement.


• Support facility maintenance, compliance, safety and reporting, as required.


• Support and follow all ISO standards related to OnCore’s various Quality Management Systems. These systems may include, but are not limited to, quality, the environment, health, safety and security.


• Support all corporate and site 6S objectives.


• Perform all other duties, as assigned.

Job Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to utilize electronic manufacturing system (OCuity).


• Knowledge of IPC-DVD-64C Component Identification.


• Pass IPC-A-610 Modules 1 & 2.


• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.


• Labor quoting and process improvement.


• Understanding of all EMS processes for printed circuit board manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or similar discipline.


• 10+ years of experience in the electronics industry.


• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office and related applications.


• Experience and ability to manage a large staff and multiple concurrent technical projects is required. The ability to interact in multi-functional teams and influence people to work together is essential.


• Balance of strategic thinking and strong analytical skills with ability to execute.

Benefits Offered

• Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage


• company-paid basic life/AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance


• voluntary supplemental insurances, flexible spending accounts and employee assistance program (EAP).


• Sick Leave, Vacation Time, and company-paid Holidays are also provided as paid time off.


• NEOTech also provides a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan option with a company match.

NEOTech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

NEOTech has a long-standing commitment to maintaining a safe, quality-oriented and productive work environment. We also want all employees to perform their duties safely and efficiently, in a manner that protects their interests and those of their co-workers. We recognize that alcohol and drug abuse pose a threat to the health and safety of NEOTech employees and to the security of the Company’s equipment and facilities. For these reasons, NEOTech is committed to the elimination of drug and alcohol use and abuse in the workplace. Candidates being considered for hire must pass a pre-employment background check and drug test which include screening for illegal drugs and marijuana