Senior Manufacturing Engineering Manager

About the Role

Responsible for managing sustaining engineering, process development, and product design improvement efforts, including managing the financial and technical resources to accomplish high sustaining engineering support levels, advancement of process development through new technology, and product design improvement projects. Core deliverables include production support, product/process improvements, and cost reduction. This role focuses on long-term development of new manufacturing technology, automation, and machine integration, as well as employee development to build strong teams and a pipeline of talent.

Preference will be given to candidates currently located within commutable distance to Salem, NH. This full-time exempt position is located in Salem, NH and reports to the Director of Operations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage financial and personnel resource priorities for sustaining engineering projects to meet established company goals.
• Actively manage engineering personnel to attain individual professional growth in areas of engineering, manufacturing, quality, safety, project management, and clinical application by providing motivation and opportunities for further training.
• Provide ongoing engineering support to resolve component, process, design, or equipment problems affecting production or quality; coordinate execution of specific projects intended to improve efficiency, quality, increase capacity, and reduce costs.
• Facilitate product improvement opportunities through identification and assessment of high-quality, cost-competitive suppliers and process improvements.
• Develop a project-based operating plan and yearly budget.
• Implement design control activities and ensure all project activities comply with domestic and international design control regulations.
• Work closely with R&D, Sales, Marketing, and Quality to support new product development efforts. Provide technical leadership within the design transfer and manufacturing start-up stages of NPD.
• Provide technical resources to Marketing in support of customer training, problem resolution, and new project identification.
• Manage all aspects of process automation and new manufacturing technology programs transitioning to world-class manufacturing supporting safety, quality, delivery, and cost. Develop in-depth financial and technical analysis to define and support the long-term direction of new manufacturing technology programs and strategy.
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and manufacturing teams to ensure optimal functionality and availability of manufacturing equipment and facilities. Identify equipment needs, evaluate new technologies, and make recommendations for equipment upgrades or replacements to improve efficiency and capacity.
• Establish and monitor department KPIs. Ensure teams take appropriate countermeasures to resolve deficiencies.
• Support Lean initiatives through participation and adopt Lean principles into all process improvement activities. Provide leadership guidance and recommendations to the Continuous Improvement program.
• Provide leadership and guidance to cross-functional teams focused on customer complaint investigation and internal resolution.
• Support supply chain processes through supplier evaluation, qualification, and resolution of corrective actions. Provide technical support to the supplier audit team.
• Develop, fabricate, qualify, and implement new process technology and equipment to support the automation program.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or technical discipline.
• At least 10+ years of professional work experience in a manufacturing or engineering role and 5+ years of management experience.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously; PMP certification is desirable.
• Six Sigma project management is a plus.
• Strong working knowledge of manufacturing processes including cleanroom assembly, electronics assembly, injection molding, extrusion, ultrasonic welding, RF forming/welding, solvent bonding, and adhesive bonding.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated experience with Root Cause Analysis and DOE.
• Experience designing and developing process design requirements and validating processes and equipment to meet those requirements. Demonstrated experience with automation equipment and programming software is preferred.
• Advanced computer skills using MS Office applications, Visual, and other designated systems.
• Excellent writing, technical, and problem-solving skills in the necessary engineering disciplines.
• Knowledge of ISO requirements.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Travel may be required.
• This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. Proof of status will be required prior to employment.

About GPD

At GPD Optoelectronics, we believe that operating with integrity and trust drives constant organizational improvement, strengthening our relationships with employees and customers. Customer success remains our highest priority, so we strive to deliver high-quality products on time and provide unparalleled service, responsiveness, and collaboration.

Founded in 1973 as Germanium Power Devices Corp, we began by making high-quality germanium transistors. Since the early 1980s, we have earned our place as a trusted manufacturer of both germanium and indium gallium arsenide photodiodes. We are located in Salem, NH.