Director, Engineering

FM Industries, a contract manufacturer supporting the semiconductor capital equipment market is seeking a Director of Engineering to support our growing Phoenix site.

The successful candidate oversees the development and implementation of manufacturing processes to maintain proper product functionality as well as cost efficiency; ensures the engineering team and other manufacturing departments work together cohesively and is responsible for the development of equipment to aid in the manufacturing process; leads and directs the work of assigned manufacturing engineers and project engineers

Primary Responsibilities of Position

• Serve as the engineering leader and technical expert
• Answer questions and resolve issues brought forth by the engineering team members
• Create detailed engineering plans, processes, and procedures for engineering staff to use and abide by
• Propose and oversee budgets and timelines for engineering projects
• Check and confirm the accuracy of the work performed and the methods used by engineering staff
• Conduct various tests and quality assurance checks to verify the quality of completed projects
• Monitor and determine various staffing and training needs
• Hire, train, and supervise engineering staff members
• Spearhead various research and development initiatives to identify opportunities for new projects and improved processes
• Communicate and collaborate with other managers, suppliers, and contractors
• Prepare and deliver various engineering-related presentations, both internally and externally
• Analyze and design lean manufacturing cells using effective systems and simulation tools to optimize, use of space, equipment, material and personnel
• Assist in developing plant layout in planning rearrangement of facilities, equipment and operations for better utilization of space
• Work closely with research and development, quality assurance and maintenance personnel to prevent problems with products and tooling/fixtures
• Ensure all manufacturing safety regulatory policies and procedures are implemented and maintained at all times
• Stay informed concerning new manufacturing technologies and equipment in order to manufacture and reduce cost through efficiencies
• Support all current and new product introductions
• Ensure vendors/subcontractors are manufacturing products according to product specifications
• Determine and eliminate root causes and diminish occurrences in the manufacturing process
• Ensure that all manufacturing product specifications are developed and testing procedures are in place before starting up vendors/subcontractors
• Able to assist in reducing cost through re-engineering product/material
• Assist in the assessment of vendor/subcontractor evaluation for consideration
• Responsible for training vendors/subcontractors on new product launches to meet target date

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• 10+ years engineering management experience
• Interpersonal communication skills with expertise in distilling complicated topics to a broader audience

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior semiconductor industry experience
• Semiconductor manufacturing/process knowledge
• Experience with SolidWorks design
• Coating, Anodize, and/or machining experience
• MS in Engineering or MBA

Benefits

We offer a full complement of benefits including health insurance (medical, dental and vision), Life insurance, Short term and Long term disability, a generous time off plan, and a 401k plan with a very generous 30% match on your contributions.

Location

We are currently located off I-17 and McDowell. We are moving to a new building near 24th Street and University near the airport to support our growing operation.