Role:The AI&T Manager manages the Assembly, Integration and test portion of a program, an element of a program, a product, to meet customer and Company expectations. A broader objective of this position is to support the Company's growth by undertaking tasks that may not have a direct bearing on the management of the program (e.g. interaction with senior management and line management on operational issues identified on the program).
Specific tasks:AI&T Manager - Common Core- Acts as an ambassador for their unit and, as such, actively communicates with internal stakeholders to plan and execute manufacturing and production activities on their lines.
- Reviews requests from departments responsible for program management, product development management, and line management. Then applies and organizes the necessary resources to manage the AI&T (Assembly, Integration & Test) portion of a program or product in its entirety.
- Must be able to negotiate and provide feedback to the program manager(s) who have direct relationships with the external customer, whether regarding products, resources, funding, or methods.
- Prepares detailed schedules to monitor daily product progress, conducts frequent and regular assessments of costs to date and estimates to completion, and develops alternative plans as needed to achieve cost and schedule objectives.
- Escalates key issues and improvement opportunities within their unit and proposes solutions.
- Participates in product and design kick-off meetings and ensures that the specifications of the manufacturing lines are met. In other words, the manager must ensure that the proposed designs are compatible with existing equipment wherever possible.
- Acts as a consultant, providing technical guidance and direction.
- Must be able to make decisions and, when necessary, take a stand based on supporting data, in the company's best interest.
- Maintains visibility of AI&T at the management level through regular technical, management, and progress review meetings.
Specific to Electronic products:- Define performance metrics and plan the implementation sequence for improvements.
- Conduct timely supplier follow-ups and lead the commissioning of new equipment.
- Participate in equipment selection processes.
- Bring technical expertise in electronics and production to support projects and ensure operational quality.
Work experience requirements:- Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Microelectronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
- Minimum 7 years of experience in program/project management or project engineering for electronic products
- Minimum 7 years of experience in microelectronics or micro-fabrication
- Knowledge of clean-room environments
- Proven experience with negotiations, risk management, contract and subcontract management, financial oversight, and compliance with U.S. ITAR regulations
- Strong interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills
- Excellent written and spoken communication in both French and English (bilingual required) (Contact with customers outside Quebec and head office managers in Ontario).
Special Considerations:Successful candidates must obtain and hold
security clearance at the reliability status level, and pass security assessment for the
Controlled Goods Program (CGP).
