Supervisor Dry Film/LPI(Graphics) 1st shift

TTM•San Jose, CA

About The Position

TTM Technologies is seeking a PCB Dry Film/LPI (Graphics) Supervisor to lead daily operations across Dry Film Imaging, LPI Solder Mask, Graphics/Legend Printing, and ENIG plating. The supervisor is responsible for safe, efficient, and cost-effective production of high-quality printed circuit boards, including oversight of production personnel, workflow, schedules, equipment, and materials. The role ensures compliance with customer specifications, IPC standards, quality systems, environmental regulations, and safety procedures, and works with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Production Control, and Operations Leadership to meet production goals and improve manufacturing performance. The supervisor develops employees through coaching, training, skills assessment, cross-training, performance management, and career planning. They monitor departmental KPIs, investigate defects and process deviations, lead corrective and preventive actions, and drive continuous improvement. The position also supports equipment reliability, troubleshooting, audits, safety investigations, hazardous-material handling, and environmental compliance. The role requires a high school diploma or GED. An associate degree in a related field is preferred. The posting prefers 3–5 years of PCB manufacturing experience and requires at least 2 years of leadership, supervisory, or team lead experience. The position involves standing and walking for extended periods, occasional lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds, working around manufacturing equipment, noise, chemicals, and varying temperatures, and wearing required PPE. Compensation is estimated at $78,850–$131,417; an annual or quarterly company bonus may apply, and alternative-shift positions may be eligible for a shift premium. Benefits include health and well-being programs, with availability beginning on the first of the month following hire.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 2 years of leadership, supervisory, or team lead experience.
Experience managing production schedules, quality systems, and employee performance.
Strong leadership and team-building skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
Working knowledge of IPC standards and PCB manufacturing requirements.
Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and decision-making skills.
Experience with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and manufacturing information systems.
Ability to interpret work instructions, technical documents, and production reports.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during the workday.
Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds occasionally.
Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to equipment, noise, chemicals, and varying temperatures, and to wear required PPE.
Ability to comply with TTM export control policies and applicable laws and procedures, including ITAR, EAR, and OFAC requirements.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, Engineering, Electronics, Business, or a related field.
3–5 years of PCB manufacturing experience.
Experience in PCB, graphics, electronics, or high-technology manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

Direct and oversee daily Dry Film Imaging, LPI Solder Mask, Graphics/Legend Printing, and ENIG operations to meet production, quality, and delivery objectives.
Ensure production schedules, customer specifications, and manufacturing standards are met.
Coordinate personnel, equipment, and materials to maximize throughput and efficiency; support capacity planning and staffing.
Monitor departmental KPIs, review priorities, work orders, and WIP status, and drive accountability for performance goals.
Supervise dry film lamination, exposure, and development, maintaining process controls for registration, exposure, adhesion, and development quality.
Oversee solder mask coating, drying, exposure, development, and curing, ensuring appearance, thickness, adhesion, and coverage meet customer requirements.
Manage legend printing, including screen preparation, printing, curing, and inspection; ensure markings meet specifications and monitor print quality and alignment.
Supervise ENIG plating processes, including pre-cleaning, micro-etch, nickel deposition, immersion gold plating, and final finishing; control bath chemistry and plating parameters.
Lead, coach, mentor, train, and develop employees; conduct skills assessments, qualification reviews, and cross-training.
Participate in recruitment, onboarding, performance evaluations, succession planning, attendance management, disciplinary actions, and employee relations.
Ensure compliance with IPC standards, customer specifications, internal procedures, and quality management systems.
Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, productivity, yield, and cost; investigate defects and deviations and lead root cause analysis and CAPA.
Support audits, first-pass yield improvement, and scrap and rework reduction.
Coordinate with Engineering and Maintenance to troubleshoot equipment, improve reliability, reduce downtime, and maximize utilization.
Ensure operators follow standardized work instructions and operating procedures.
Enforce safety policies and regulatory requirements; promote PPE use and safe handling of chemicals, solvents, and hazardous substances.
Conduct safety audits and support accident investigations and corrective actions.
Maintain environmental and hazardous-waste compliance and keep work areas clean, organized, and audit ready.
Comply with export control policies and applicable laws, including ITAR, EAR, and OFAC requirements, and follow access, visitor, shipment, and vendor-approval procedures.