Front End Supervisor

TTM • Syracuse, NY

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About The Position

TTM Technologies, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of technology products, including mission systems, radio frequency (“RF”) components, RF microwave/microelectronic assemblies, and technologically advanced printed circuit boards (“PCB”s). TTM stands for time-to-market, representing how TTM's time-critical, one-stop design, engineering and manufacturing services enable customers to reduce the time required to develop new products and bring them to market. The Front End Supervisor will oversee the Read-in, BOM, CAM, Programming and Methods Engineering (planning) functions and interface with 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
• 2-5 years experience in the Front End department within the printed circuit board industry
• Must comply with TTM Export Control Policies and Procedures and all applicable laws including ITAR, EAR and OFAC including but not limited to: a) being able to identify ITAR product on the manufacturing floor and understand that access to these products and related technical data is restricted to only US Citizens and US Permanent Residents; b) recognition of Foreign Person visitors by badge differentiation; c) understand and follow authorization procedures for bringing foreign visitors into facilities (VAL); d) understand the Export and ITAR requirements for shipments leaving the US; e) manage vendor approvals for ITAR manufacturing and services.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree 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 work flow 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

Benefits

• TTM offers a variety of health and well-being benefit programs.
• Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, 401k, flexible spending and health savings accounts, accident benefits, life insurance, disability benefits, paid vacation & holidays.
• Benefits are available on the 1st of the month following date of hire.
• For some positions, only PTO and holiday benefits are offered.
• An annual or quarterly company bonus may apply based on position assignment.
• Positions hired for alternative shift may be eligible for a shift premium based on the assigned shift and location.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees