Front-End Engineering Manager

TTM Technologies•Chippewa Falls, WI

About The Position

The Front-End Engineering Manager will oversee the Read-in, BOM, CAM, Programming and Methods Engineering (planning) functions and interface with IT programming support, production managers, process engineers, sales representations and customers to ensure efficiency and quality of job orders.

Requirements

Proficient understanding of IPC standards, CI modeling, CI calculation and generation of tooling (via plug, selective, etc.) in preparing computers files for planning and tooling
Ability to read and understand drawings, stack ups and CAM DRCs
Ability to effectively communicate with customers to resolve problems
Excellent organizational, communication, interpersonal and leadership skills
Ability to read, write and communicate in English to the degree necessary to perform the job

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree preferred
5-7 years’ experience in the Front-End department within the printed circuit board industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

Review and analyze customer design data and artwork to specify and manipulate circuit board designs paying close attention to specifications, tolerances, panel layout and process capabilities
Recommend and implement solutions for customer designs that consider customer needs, production requirements and financial impact
Meet and present alternative capabilities to customers regarding any technical difficulties
Create and maintain manufacturing documentation to include work instructions and procedures
Audit processes, procedures and tools for CAM, Planning and Programming
Provide sales organization and field engineers with technical support in reviewing customer requirements and manufacturability
Maintain capabilities matrix to assist the Front-End departments in planning/tooling job orders
Collect, review and analyze Front End metrics information for reporting to site GM.
Assist departmental leads to prioritize workflow while keeping in mind the ever changing demand and deviations of client needs
Perform administrative duties such as conducting performance appraisals, completing disciplinary forms, approval of timesheets and documentation of attendance and tardiness
Oversee and proactively address operations and employee relations issues
Responsible for maintaining acceptable shift morale and a culture of teamwork
Identify, conduct and participate in production and safety training
Work with department managers to implement company polices and goals
Interface with the IT department for Script updates.