Sr Manager, Manufacturing - Electronics

Advanced Energy Industries, Inc•Vancouver, WA

38d•$150,000 - $190,000

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Manufacturing leads manufacturing operations across multiple Advanced Energy locations, focusing on complex electronic and electromechanical products and assemblies. The role is accountable for production efficiency, product quality, delivery performance, safety, and cost effectiveness, and provides both strategic and hands-on leadership to manufacturing supervisors and production teams. Success requires strong people leadership, strategic thinking, and practical experience in electronics, semiconductor, optics, or other high-tech manufacturing.

Requirements

At least 8 years of progressive experience in manufacturing operations, including at least 3 years in a manufacturing leadership role.
Manufacturing experience in electronics, electromechanical systems, semiconductor equipment, or other complex technical products.
Practical knowledge of electronics manufacturing processes, including PCB/PCBA assembly, electronic and electromechanical assembly, production testing, troubleshooting, inspection, and repair/rework.
Experience managing manufacturing environments requiring disciplined process control, traceability, quality management, and configuration/change control.
Demonstrated success applying Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, root-cause analysis, and structured continuous-improvement methods.
Strong working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and production-planning processes, including material requirements, capacity planning, scheduling, and inventory management.
Ability to lead and develop manufacturing supervisors and production teams.
Experience partnering with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Product/Program teams to resolve production issues and support new product introductions.
Strong communication, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to approximately 25%.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience manufacturing high-mix, low-to-medium-volume electronic or electromechanical products.
Experience with semiconductor capital equipment, precision electronics, power electronics, optical systems, or other technically complex equipment.
Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI), design transfer, production ramp, and product lifecycle changes.
Familiarity with IPC workmanship standards applicable to electronic assemblies.
Experience with metrology, calibration, and inspection systems.
Knowledge of applicable ISO quality-management standards and regulatory requirements.
Experience leading manufacturing operations across multiple sites and/or internationally.
Experience managing complex projects and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

Lead manufacturing operations across multiple locations.
Ensure production efficiency, product quality, delivery performance, safety, and cost effectiveness.
Provide strategic and hands-on leadership to manufacturing supervisors and production teams.
Partner with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Product/Program teams to resolve production issues and support new product introductions.
Lead and develop manufacturing supervisors and production teams.

Benefits

Annual pay-for-performance incentive plan for eligible positions.
Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Medical plans.
Short- and long-term disability insurance and life insurance.
Health savings and flexible spending accounts.
Paid time off including 3 weeks of paid vacation, 7 days of paid sick time, and 12 paid holidays.
8 hours of paid volunteer time off.
8 weeks of paid parental leave for both mothers and fathers.
Company-matched 401(k).
Tuition reimbursement.
Expanded mental health coverage and employee assistance programs.
Voluntary critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, pet insurance, identity theft, and legal assistance benefits.