Director, Engineering

FM Industries•Phoenix, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

FM Industries, a contract manufacturer supporting the semiconductor capital equipment market is seeking a Director of Engineering to support our growing Phoenix site. The successful candidate oversees the development and implementation of manufacturing processes to maintain proper product functionality as well as cost efficiency; ensures the engineering team and other manufacturing departments work together cohesively and is responsible for the development of equipment to aid in the manufacturing process; leads and directs the work of assigned manufacturing engineers and project engineers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
10+ years engineering management experience
Interpersonal communication skills with expertise in distilling complicated topics to a broader audience

Nice To Haves

Prior semiconductor industry experience
Semiconductor manufacturing/process knowledge
Experience with SolidWorks design
Coating, Anodize, and/or machining experience
MS in Engineering or MBA

Responsibilities

Serve as the engineering leader and technical expert
Answer questions and resolve issues brought forth by the engineering team members
Create detailed engineering plans, processes, and procedures for engineering staff to use and abide by
Propose and oversee budgets and timelines for engineering projects
Check and confirm the accuracy of the work performed and the methods used by engineering staff
Conduct various tests and quality assurance checks to verify the quality of completed projects
Monitor and determine various staffing and training needs
Hire, train, and supervise engineering staff members
Spearhead various research and development initiatives to identify opportunities for new projects and improved processes
Communicate and collaborate with other managers, suppliers, and contractors
Prepare and deliver various engineering-related presentations, both internally and externally
Analyze and design lean manufacturing cells using effective systems and simulation tools to optimize, use of space, equipment, material and personnel
Assist in developing plant layout in planning rearrangement of facilities, equipment and operations for better utilization of space
Work closely with research and development, quality assurance and maintenance personnel to prevent problems with products and tooling/fixtures
Ensure all manufacturing safety regulatory policies and procedures are implemented and maintained at all times
Stay informed concerning new manufacturing technologies and equipment in order to manufacture and reduce cost through efficiencies
Support all current and new product introductions
Ensure vendors/subcontractors are manufacturing products according to product specifications
Determine and eliminate root causes and diminish occurrences in the manufacturing process
Ensure that all manufacturing product specifications are developed and testing procedures are in place before starting up vendors/subcontractors
Able to assist in reducing cost through re-engineering product/material
Assist in the assessment of vendor/subcontractor evaluation for consideration
Responsible for training vendors/subcontractors on new product launches to meet target date