Manager, Production Engineering [Santa Ana]

Iteris•Santa Ana, CA

2d•$140,300 - $156,200•Onsite

About The Position

Iteris is seeking an experienced Manager, Production Engineering to lead its newly formed Production Engineering Group. This role involves leading production engineering, manufacturing engineering, and quality engineering efforts. The position requires close collaboration with manufacturing, materials, and development teams. The company is a leader in smart mobility infrastructure, utilizing advanced sensors, connected vehicle technology, and AI-powered analytics to enhance roadway safety and efficiency.

Requirements

Technical bachelor’s degree, EE or ME preferred
Over five (5) years of experience in production engineering with a proven track record of reducing defects, resolving issues and improving production flow
Over three (3) years in a supervisory, management, or leadership role
Over five (5) years in lean tools (Lean Manufacturing, Kanban, Six-Sigma)
Over five (5) years in ISO-9001 or similar quality system
Strong understanding of electro-mechanical devices
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with cross-functional teams and be internal customer-facing
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making

Nice To Haves

Experience using Oracle or Oracle Fusion preferred

Responsibilities

Document process flows for all products
Optimize process flows for all products
Implement or enhance data collection systems
Lead efforts to improve product quality
Lead efforts for continued ISO-9001 certification
Interface with design engineering for New Product Introductions
Interface with operations for NPI or other product line improvements
Interface with vendors on various part or quality related issues
Evaluate production and test issues to define root cause and implement corrective and preventive actions