Manager, Manufacturing and Test Engineering

Company: AMETEK, Inc.
Location: San Diego
Posted on: February 2, 2025

Job Description:

Job Title: Manager, Manufacturing and Test EngineeringLocation: San Diego, CA, US, 92121Business Unit: Energy Conversion SolutionsEmployee Type: SalariedPosting Date: Jan 10, 2025Job Description:About Us:AMETEK's Programmable Power Business Unit (-$160M) is headquartered in San Diego, CA and provides the most advanced Power and Instrumentation solutions for Precision Stimulus, Process Power and Measurement and Switching applications. We also provide a deep expertise in Programmable Power, Data Acquisition and Functional Test applications.Job Summary:The Manufacturing and Test Engineering Manager is responsible for contributing to AMETEK's mission, vision, values and goals for safety, product quality/technical performance, on-time delivery, and productivity. Through the leadership of the Manufacturing and Test Engineering teams, this position plays an integral part in sustaining factory operations and driving continuous improvements in manufacturing and test processes/equipment.Key Responsibilities:

• Support production processes of advanced programmable power supplies, including PCB Assembly/Test, Box-Level Assembly/Test and Integrated Rack-Level Assembly/Test and influence all relevant support functions to achieve customer expectations.
• Provide tactical and strategic direction, and support employee/career development to teams of Manufacturing Engineers and Test Engineers. Maintain current and future state head count requirements plan for Manufacturing Engineers and Test Engineers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional departments (Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality) to achieve site-level KPI's related to revenue, first pass yield, and on-time delivery.
• Review, maintain, and improve standard operating procedures for all production operations to mitigate risks of any single point failures and/or tribal knowledge.
• Support the development of test strategies, test equipment, test procedures and data analysis to ensure products adhere to customer requirements.
• Foster a culture of root cause problem solving to enable effective corrective actions and prevent recurrence of issues/constraints/anomalies.
• Propose and implement continuous improvement initiatives to drive safety/5S, quality, delivery, productivity, and employee engagement performance. Develop and maintain project plans, budgets and schedules to enable progress to be tracked through completion.
• Champion capital expenditure projects to improve manufacturing/test methods and equipment.
• Implement and maintain preventive maintenance programs for key equipment assets. Monitor equipment performance through Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) metrics.
• Support timely and thorough implementation of engineering changes (ECOs). Be an active partner in the creation and review of ECOs when needed.
• Support the new product introduction process through various gate reviews.
• Ensure compliance to ISO 9001, IPC and OSHA related standards as required.Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or similar required. Master's degree preferred.
• 10+ years' experience in an electronics manufacturing and test environment with a minimum 5 years at a leadership level.
• Due to the nature of our programs and products, applicants must have the legal right to work in the U.S. and additionally must be legally authorized to access export-controlled information and source code.Desired Qualifications:
• Experience with electronic test equipment (power analyzers, wave form generators, digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, etc) preferred.
• Experience with printed circuit board manufacturing (SMT, THT) and testing (ICT) preferred.
• Hands-on individual driven by team success with a focus on data-driven continuous improvement.
• Strong interpersonal skills to engage with and motivate employees, peers and senior management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, identify and address problems, meet deadlines, and stay within budget.
• Strong computer literacy in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Visio) required.
• Experience with programming software (LabView, C#, etc) preferred.
• Experience with data analysis/visualization tools (MS Power BI, Tableau, etc) preferred.
• Hands-on experience as a Lean Manufacturing leader/practitioner (5S, Kaizen, Standard Work, Value Stream Mapping, etc).
• Strong root cause problem solving skills (8D, DMAIC, A3, etc).What's in It for You:
• Competitive compensation, holiday pay, and paid time off.
• Great benefits package that includes health, vision, and dental insurance.
• 401(k), plus matching.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs), health savings account (HSA) with AMETEK contribution, life insurance, disability insurance, and family medical leave.
• Employee referral program.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Employee assistance program.
• Exciting, fast-paced environment where you could make a true impact.
• Opportunities for career advancement within our business unit and across all other AMETEK business entities.Additional Details:Location Information:This role is based in San Diego, California, a city renowned for its idyllic blend of sun, sea, and vibrant culture.Salary Range:The annual pay range for this position generally ranges between $130,000-160,000. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance.To learn more about our company and our job opportunities, visit us at:https://www.ametek.com/careersTo learn more about the business unit you'll be joining, visit us at:Programmable Power: https://www.programmablepower.com/Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market/business considerations, and geographic location.AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.0 billion.AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers' most complex challenges. We employ 21,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 (866) 263-8359.
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