RF Test Team Lead (B5)

TTM Technologies • Stafford Springs, CT

2d

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 Team Lead is responsible for organizing and motivating the 1st and 2nd shift teams and communicating issues to the supervisor, assuming the responsibility of emergency coordinator/IC in the absence of the supervisor. This position combines the attributes of an advanced RF Test operator while being a leader and a positive example to those under the direction of the lead. Responsible for quality, workflow, efficiency, and communicating company expectations, as well as the inspection of products to ensure quality.

Requirements

• Collaborates with the manager to establish a workload level and attends production meetings as necessary.
• Responsible for meeting the daily and weekly production schedules.
• Manages schedules for specific products/jobs.
• Assign inspectors where needed to meet demands.
• Provide cross-training and training to employees.
• Utilize all equipment in RF Test for standard RF Test operations
• Keep a calm and collected composure under all circumstances
• Lead by example to other operators and leads
• Supports and assists personnel; acts as lead person in the manager’s absence.
• Maintains a high degree of quality in all work performed.
• Keeps QC areas clean and professional.
• Continually review assigned work centers for potential cost savings.
• Maintains a high level of professionalism at all times.
• Visually inspects electronics assemblies using various inspection equipment (microscopes, calibers, X-ray equipment) or conforms to the customer, IPC guideline specifications, and any written procedures.
• Record inspection data accept/reject quantities to inspection forms.
• Take an active role in Quality Department meetings.
• Perform product process/inspection audit within the cell group as required.
• Complete all necessary paperwork accurately and efficiently; document and report quality issues to the supervisor during production.
• Assist other departments when necessary.
• Cross-train in other areas of QC.
• Regular attendance is an essential job function for this position.
• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• 2+ years’ related experience in an inspection environment, preferably electronics.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience leading and directing a team is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the manager to establish a workload level and attends production meetings as necessary.
• Responsible for meeting the daily and weekly production schedules.
• Manages schedules for specific products/jobs.
• Be able to adjust and execute efficiently when production plans fall through.
• Prioritize product flow through the department at any time
• Train newer RF Test operators and train senior operators to train the newer/incoming operators
• Assist newer operators and answer their technical questions appropriately and accurately
• Interface with RF Test Engineering and work on a plan/schedule to utilize the departments’ equipment while maintaining and prioritizing product flow
• Assign inspectors where needed to meet demands.
• Assist in disciplining operators if need be
• Provide cross-training and training to employees.
• Supports and assists personnel; acts as lead person in the manager’s absence.
• Maintains a high degree of quality in all work performed.
• Keeps QC areas clean and professional.
• Continually review assigned work centers for potential cost savings.
• Maintains a high level of professionalism at all times.
• Visually inspects electronics assemblies using various inspection equipment (microscopes, calibers, X-ray equipment) or conforms to the customer, IPC guideline specifications, and any written procedures.
• Record inspection data accept/reject quantities to inspection forms.
• Take an active role in Quality Department meetings.
• Perform product process/inspection audit within the cell group as required.
• Complete all necessary paperwork accurately and efficiently; document and report quality issues during the production process to supervisor.
• Assist other departments when necessary.
• Cross-train in other areas.
• Regular attendance is an essential job function for this position.

Benefits

• TTM offers a variety of health and well-being benefit programs.
• Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, 401K, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, accident benefits, life insurance, disability benefits, paid vacation & holidays.
• Benefits are available 1st of the month following date of hire.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED