Engineering Manager

Description Reporting structure: Reports to the General Manager Overall position description: The Manager position is responsible for all activities associated with their assigned area. Essential functions of the Engineering Manager: Support manufacturing by resolving engineering, equipment, process, and component issues. Monitor daily process actions and quality activities Evaluate existing manufacturing processes and make recommendations for improvements to increase productivity, reduce costs, improve time management and overall process efficiencies. Once approved, generate, coordinate and oversee process change implementation plan Generate the documentation and training needed to define the needed process changes/improvements for the functional areas affected in accordance with the VIRTEX Quality Policy Responsible for training and supporting operators in generating machine programs and consistent programming techniques Lead assist and train engineers, technicians, and programmers in process engineering duties Lead assist and train assemblers in manufacturing processes Develop machine setup, operation, and maintenance work instructions for Overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). Assist manufacturing with equipment setups and maintenance Assist QA team with Failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) Perform all process engineering functions associated with NPI, ECO and print release, including product routing flow and process requirements Participate in prototype and first article assembly. Provide feedback to teams on design for manufacturing Perform time studies on new and existing operations Manage radiation safety officer responsibilities Will participate in Quality Improvement Initiatives Will participate in Corrective Actions. Is responsible for personnel actions such as hiring, motivating, terminating, and reviewing the performance of employees Management reserves the right to change these duties at any time Requirements Required knowledge, skills, and abilities: Understand all department related VIRTEX policies Excellent communication skills to communicate with Customers, all levels of Management, and Employees Manage multiple tasks, schedules, and projects in a fast-paced environment where priorities change constantly Strong PC skills and Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint Ability to read, analyze, and interpret production and quality documents, drawings, and related industry materials Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, and members of the business community Interpersonal skills, working with other engineers and managers Ability to read, analyze, and interpret production documents, drawings, and related industry materials Desire management, supervisory experience Required education and experience: Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or combination of college and related manufacturing or process engineering experience of 6-10 years. Experience with SMT First Articles Experience in SMT/Through Hole circuit board assembly Experience working with CAD data, CircuitCAM software Experience in a manufacturing environment A description of the physical demands: Must be able to talk and hear Must be able use hands and fingers, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms Must have an ability to sit for long periods in meetings. Must be able to walk for long distances throughout the production and office areas A description of the work environment: Fast passed stressful managing several projects or issues at one time Citizenship Requirements Due to the type of work at the VIRTEX Plano, Texas facility a successful applicants must be a "U.S. Person" (US citizens, US nationals, lawful permanent residents, asylees or refugees). VIRTEX is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, protected Veteran Status, genetics or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr VirTex Assembly Services, Inc.