Manufacturing Process Engineering Manager - Hardware Assembly

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This is a player-coach role. You'll lead and grow a team of process engineers while staying hands-on with the toughest technical calls. The focus is discrete hardware assembly at volume, which is different from running plant operations or continuous chemical processes.
Lead and grow the Production Process team through hiring, coaching, feedback and career development
Turn Manufacturing strategy into clear quarterly priorities, with clear ownership across the team
Improve yield, quality, throughput and process capability across our lines
Set standards for process validation, control plans, work instructions, training and reaction plans
Partner with our contract manufacturer and internal teams so changes land on the line quickly and safely
Coach engineers to reason from first principles and bring data-backed recommendations
Processes: electronics and mechanical assembly, including adhesive bonding, ultrasonic welding, sealing and leak testing
Tools: pFMEA, control plans, IQ/OQ/PQ validation, SPC and live production test data
Change control: a structured engineering change process from kickoff to production cut-in
Scale: a fast-growing product line, built with a contract manufacturer in Asia

Experience leading a team of engineers in a high-volume discrete manufacturing environment
Hands-on process engineering depth: you've taken processes from validation through to stable production yourself
Experience working with a contract manufacturer or across multiple sites
A coaching style that sets clear standards and helps engineers grow
Ability to travel around 25% of the time, including trips to Thailand
Electronics assembly experience, such as SMT/PCBA or rugged sealed devices
New product introduction and production ramp experience
Six Sigma or strong statistical process control skills
Experience in a fast-growing or scale-up company