Engineering Manager

Our growing, state-of-the-art facility in Erie, PA has an exciting, newly created opportunity for a Engineering Manager to join our production team. As a working Manager, the Engineering Manager will provide leadership to a team of dedicated engineers and technicians. The Engineering Manager collaborates with other manufacturing managers and leadership to set and assess priorities across teams and manufacturing cells. In addition to overseeing day-to-day operations of the Engineering team, the Engineering Manager will provide guidance and oversight in development of the most effective ways to improve production flow, increase productivity, maximize efficiency, and manage human capital.

**Only candidates with 10+ years of previous manufacturing experience will be considered**

What you’ll do:

• Support manufacturing floor daily operations and drive continuous improvement of key production cells including optimization and balancing of equipment and personnel cycle times
• Provide thought leadership in automation and production design by thinking creatively and acting proactively
• Develops and executes project and process plans, implements policies and procedures and sets operational goals
• Build a high performing, collaborative and inclusive team that helps each other with a willingness to learn and teach each other
• Play a key role in people-related initiatives including recruiting, onboarding, performance management, training, etc.
• Design, develop document, evaluate, and support existing and new manufacturing processes to facilitate efficient production throughput and quality
• Establish effective and efficient manufacturing processes, work instructions, Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA), and process control plans
• Determine root causes of failures using statistical methods and recommend changes in designs, tolerances, or processing methods
• Uses lean principles to analyze and improve material flow and plan layouts to optimize production efficiency, safety, quality, costs, and remove waste throughout all processes
• Support existing production programs to minimize equipment down-time, maximize resource productivity, and improve quality
• Technical advisor for internal and external stakeholders which includes customers, suppliers and all internal departments
• Prepare processes, drawings, and develop tools for manufacturing processes in order to generate or improve efficient production throughput
• Actively support production personnel in the set-up and debugging process for new applications

What will make you stand out?

• · Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Materials Science, Mechanical)
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience and progressively increasing responsibility in the design, execution, and sustaining of manufacturing processes and technologies
• Prior manufacturing engineering experience with technical leadership in high-reliability SMT, PTH, or Systems Integration
• Thorough knowledge of validation principles, manufacturing processes, quality systems, and engineering design fundamentals
• Technical knowledge of reading blueprints, schematics, electrical/engineering drawings, etc
• Electrical and automation programming aptitude
• Experience planning, coordinating, and performing manufacturing engineering activities
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and innovative solution capabilities
• Demonstrated success in technical leadership in designing and implementing manufacturing processes that meet cost, productivity, run rate, and quality expectations
• Must be resourceful, thorough, and decisive in a fast-paced environment

What we offer?

• Opportunity to grow with a dynamic company
• Full benefits 1st day of employment (health, dental, vision, etc.)
• 401k with company match
• Paid time off and paid holidays

What we value:

• Willingness to act in spite of uncertainty
• Highly motivated and ability to work with minimal supervisor
• Motivated to go above and beyond the call of duty
• Sense of humor
• Hands-on approach; not afraid to get your hands dirty
• Enthusiasm and passion in everything you do
• Entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to overall growth of the company

Who are we?

For over 30 years, 4Front Solutions has been providing comprehensive Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) solutions, from printed circuit boards (PCB’s) and cable assemblies to complete box assemblies, to a wide variety of industries. Our state-of-the-art equipment, experienced workforce and commitment to quality are the perfect match for our customers whose products operate in a high-reliability environment. At 4Front Solutions, we are continuously focused on process improvement, quality control, customer satisfaction and fiscal responsibility. No phone calls please.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Job requires that employee is able to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time
• Must be able to lift 25 - 50 pounds
• Must have excellent eyesight and hearing (cannot be color blind)
• Work environment includes machines and tools with sharp moving parts and hot surfaces
• Employees may be exposed to moderate noise levels and processes that utilize solder, potting material, conformal coating and cleaning agents, which have various odors
• Employees must wear safety glasses ,ESD smocks, ESD straps at all times when on the production floor (all of these items are provided by 4Front)

ITAR Requirements

To conform with International Traffic in Arms Regulars (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or actively working towards obtaining the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

4Front Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes individuals of diverse talents and backgrounds. All applications will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have IPC-610 and/or J-STD knowledge?
• Please confirm your salary requirement.
• Please confirm you do not require sponsorship to work at 4Front Solutions
• How many years of engineering management experience do you have in a manufacturing environment?
• How many years of experience do you have in electronics manufacturing?
• Do you have experience supporting design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA)?
• How many direct reports have you managed in an engineering team?
• What continuous improvement methodologies have you used?

Ability to Relocate:

• Erie, PA 16509: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person