Manager of Engineering - PCB Manufacturing
$100,000–$120,000 year
On-siteMaple Grove, Minnesota, United States
Job Summary
Manage engineering considerations across Imaging, Plating, Etching, and Soldermask areas by driving process control improvements, SPC initiatives, and quality enhancement programs. Direct Area Process Engineers and Lab Technicians through project prioritization, technical performance evaluations, and procedural documentation. Conduct process audits, perform root cause analysis on failures, and collaborate with vendors, maintenance, and production staff to minimize waste and optimize productivity. Address operator-level questions and communicate process capabilities to customers and internal engineering teams. Work weekends as needed for evaluations and equipment support, with occasional travel to sister facilities for training.
Required Qualifications
- Must be willing to field phone calls, regarding process issues, even when you are not at the facility.
- 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.
- 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.
- Willingness to travel occasionally to the other sister facilities for training and/or support.
- Must be globally proficient in all areas of the Production Process (Chemical, Mechanical and Image/Soldermask).
- Must be able to work weekends on occasion to perform evaluations, verify PM aspects and support the department Supervisor's on process or equipment concerns.
Desired Qualifications
- 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.
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