Position: Program & ME/EE Department Manager
Engineering
Position Reports To: Business Unit Manager, Printers
Date: November, 2011
Position summary:
For the Program Manager portion of the position the candidate will be responsible for managing a new product development from the initial marketing requirements, development and finally through implementation into manufacturing and service support. The Program Manager is temporarily assigned a group of engineers and technicians to evaluate and implement engineering projects, technical proposals, specials and sustaining engineering activities. The Program Manager monitors progress on a variety of projects to ensure fulfillment of product and scheduling objectives. He/she accomplishes project objectives through a cross-functional team and acts as an advisor to subordinate staff members on complex technical problems.
For the ME/EE Department Manager portion of this position he/she will be responsible for the personnel management of Mechanical and Electrical Engineers. Responsibilities include departmental budget, capital appropriations, manpower capacity and scheduling, setting annual performance goals and objectives, and conducting performance reviews. The Department Manager is also responsible for helping employees realize their career plans by supporting their technical and general development goals.
The approximate time split between the two responsibilities is 70% Program Manager, 30% Department Manager.
Education:
- BSME or BSEE
- Business degree coursework (MBA, etc.) a plus
Experience
- 8-10 years in an industrial product development environment including 3-5 years experience in Project/Program management
- 3-5 years engineering management experience.
Skills required:
- Strong leadership qualities including initiative, communications, team leadership, training, coaching and mentoring.
- Demonstrated skill in developing technical personnel through their career paths, both in program management and technical areas.
- Demonstrated skill in hiring and building a coherent team in a technical environment.
- Proven successful design and development of complex electro-mechanical systems in an industrial product setting.
- Must be able to demonstrate project management skills for both individual projects as well as team projects.
- Must have good written and verbal communication skills.
- Formal training and experience in the management of technical projects that include mechanical, electrical, software or technical documentation development for industrial products.
- Project management skills including the ability to plan, organize and conduct technical programs within the financial constraints set for programs.
- Basic competency in understanding of all technical aspect (electrical, mechanical, software) of Electro-mechanical products
- Able to conceptualize new ideas based on Marketing requirements and follow through various phases and into production
- Analyzes, evaluates and plans methods of approach and organizes means to achieve the solution of complex technical problems.
- Specifies equipment, materials and supplies required for completion and implementation of technical projects.
- Direct programs and coordinate the efforts of the technical support staff. Resources typically include design engineers, technicians, and technical publication personnel.
- Develop detailed estimates of manpower, prototype expenses and general ROI’s for proposed programs.
- Manage and maintain a program’s schedule to reach planned targets and goals.
- Responsible for completing programs to prescribed technical specifications and cost goals.
- Coordinate with key customers during initial marketing stages as well as throughout the development process, Beta phases, and ultimately throughout the product’s life.
- Provide formal periodic updates to senior management and other key Research & Development personnel.
Physical requirements and working conditions:
Normal working conditions involve seated computer work and occasional operation and work on Speedline equipment products.
Travel up to 15%. A valid passport is required.
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Position: Mechanical Engineer IV and Program Manager (long term)
Mechanical Engineering
Position Reports To: Manager of Mechanical Engineering
Date: March, 2011
Position purpose (general summary of this position):
This will initially be a position as a high level individual contributor in a mechanical engineering capacity with a planned migration into a dual role of program manager and mechanical engineer.
For the Mechanical Engineering portion of the position the individual develops and applies advanced mechanical engineering practices to mechanical design challenges. Some of the challenges will include design of precision mechanical systems, high accuracy motion control and design of fluid pump systems.
For the Program Manager portion of the position the individual is responsible for managing an engineering product development from the initial marketing requirements for the product through implementation into manufacturing and full field service support. The Program Manager is temporarily assigned a group of engineers and technicians by the Functional Department Managers to evaluate and implement engineering projects, technical proposals, specials and sustaining engineering activities. The Program Manager monitors progress on a variety of projects to ensure fulfillment of product and scheduling objectives. He/she accomplishes technical design objectives through a lead engineering staff and acts as an advisor to subordinate staff members on complex technical problems.
The approximate time that the individual will perform as an individual contributor in the mechanical engineering capacity is 1 year. In the long term, the approximate split between the two responsibilities is 60% Mechanical Engineer, 40% Program Manager.
Skills required:
- Proven successful design and development of complex electro-mechanical systems in a capital equipment environment
- Proven success in the area of design and development of fluid dispensing systems
- Must have demonstrated experience with Solidworks CAD package. Previous experience with ProEngineer a plus
- Must be able to demonstrate project management skills for both individual projects as well as small team project management
- Must have good written and verbal communication skills.
- Some experience with FEA a plus.
- Training and experience in the management of technical projects that include mechanical, electrical, software or technical documentation development for capital equipment.
- Management skills including the ability to plan, organize and conduct technical programs within the financial constraints set for programs.
- Strong leadership qualities including initiative, communications and presentational skills.
- Basic competency in understanding of all technical aspect (electrical, mechanical, software) of Electro-mechanical products
Education required:
BSME and 8-10 years machine design experience and 3-5 years project management experience in a capital equipment environment. Experience with machine design of Capital equipment is a requirement. Experience in the Electronics Assembly industry is a plus.
Essential functions of the job (responsibilities):
- Electro-mechanical machine design and development. Able to conceptualize new ideas based on Marketing requirements and follow through various phases and into production
- Analyzes, evaluates and plans methods of approach and organizes means to achieve the solution of complex technical problems.
- Conducts investigations or tests of considerable complexity pertaining to the development of new designs, methods, materials or processes.
- Specifies equipment, materials and supplies required for completion and implementation of technical projects.
- Direct programs and coordinate the efforts of the technical support staff. Resources typically include project and design engineers, technicians, and technical publication personnel.
- Develop detailed estimates of manpower, prototype expenses and general ROI's for proposed programs.
- Manage and maintain a program's schedule to reach planned targets and goals.
- Responsible for completing programs to prescribed technical specifications and cost goals.
- Analyze, evaluate and plan methods of approach and organize means to achieve the solution of complex technical problems.
- Coordinate with key customers during initial marketing stages as well as throughout the development process, Beta phases, and ultimately throughout the product's life.
- Provide formal periodic updates to senior management and other key Research & Development personnel.
Physical requirements and working conditions:
Normal working conditions involve seated computer work and occasional operation and work on Speedline equipment products.
Travel up to 25%. A valid passport will be required.
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Position: SQA/Applications Engineer II
Department: Product Development Quality Assurance
Position Reports To: Applications Manager
Date: December 2011
Position purpose (general summary of this position):
Performs diversified technical duties involving testing, debugging and releasing software. Works from written and verbal instructions, specifications, test plans and engineering notes. Uses a variety of software test tools. Writes test procedures and interprets test data. Participates in Alpha and Beta site testing. Implements, revises and maintains quality standards for inspecting, testing and evaluating the precision and accuracy of products and production equipment. Assignments are complex and require independent action and decision making. The individual has proven customer interaction skills, equipment knowledge, and project management expertise.
Education required:
Education: B.S. in Engineering
Experience: 2 to 4 years
Skills required:
- Experience with Automated Software testing such as Visual Test.
- Understanding of the SMT and through hole manufacturing process.
- Knowledge of quality control/workmanship standards.
- Understanding of how to compute standard deviation and CPK values.
- Knowledge of Speedline equipment and its applications, a plus.
- Test and debug skills in hardware, software, and mechanics.
- Create engineering test procedure and plans.
- Experience with Source Safe or other software version control software.
- Experience with PVCS Tracker or other software bug tracking software.
Essential functions of the job (responsibilities):
- Manage and schedule process development work including conducting experiments and determining optimum operating parameters.
- Develop test procedures from software test plans.
- Conduct equipment acceptance testing.
- Independently conduct the testing of hardware, software, new products, etc.
- Plan, schedule, and independently conduct the testing of complex hardware, software, new products, etc.
- Complete testing reports.
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Position: Supply Chain Specialist III
Department: Purchasing/Supply Chain
Position reports To: Supply Chain Manager
Position purpose (general summary of this position)
Owns Tier I and II suppliers related to assigned commodity. Review MRP requirements in support of manufacturing facility. Serves as Procurement representative on Cross Functional Teams to drive Supply Chain activities as they relate to manufacturing requirements. Assist with key projects related to outsourcing, NPD support, cost reduction and supports management in implementing strategic sourcing plans. Responsible for supplier evaluations and supplier report cards. Insure corrective actions plans for supplier improvement are implemented and effective. Provide mentoring and escalation support to other commodity team members.
Education required:
- B.S. Degree in Business Administration or Engineering.
- 8+ years experience in a Manufacturing environment.
- C.P.M., CPIM or CIRM desirable
Skills required:
- Excellent understanding of the complete Supply Chain process and flow that includes Master Production Scheduling, MRP, Procurement, and Material Signaling activities being utilized in business processes.
- Familiarity with commodity management objectives and measurements.
- Experience in defining and implementing documentation requirements to support business processes related to inventory control, flow manufacturing, product scheduling and material procurement
- Demonstrated negotiation skills, analytical skills and unquestionable ethics.
- Ability to measure supplier performance objectives, support various supply management strategies and initiatives required to support business processes.
- Strong ability to drive continuous improvement programs including ability to systemically problem solve including root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
- Familiarity with financial statements and legal situations.
- Strong leadership skills and ability to effectively interact at all levels of the organization.
- Demonstrated time management skills.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Outstanding team player.
- Demonstrated computer skills (including MFG. PRO, E-Mail, WORD, EXCEL, Power Point)
- Experience in global sourcing a plus
Essential functions of the job (responsibilities):
- Review requisitions and obtain and compile quotation information.
- Track and monitor inventory data and develop plans to increase turns through innovative replenishment methods.
- Assist in development, implementation, and monitoring of procurement plans to meet production schedule requirements and business plan expectations.
- Negotiate with suppliers and participate in supplier visits as required to meet process expectations;
- Participate in activities to approve and qualify suppliers.
- Participate on teams to analyze process weaknesses and implement corrective action.
- Assure development and maintenance of training programs and assist with training of other buyers.
- Work with cross-functional teams to establish continuous business process improvements.
- Ensure that the balance of supply and demand is achieved at all times.
- Develop reporting tools to improve decision making at all levels.
- Assist in developing plans to address excess and obsolete inventory.
- Assume a leadership role for developing and implementing a sourcing strategy for specific commodities.
- Other duties as assigned.
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