Director of Process EngineeringYou in this Role You are a disciplined engineering leader who excels at scaling manufacturing processes and building world-class teams. Joining our site in Orlando, FL, you will step into a vital leadership role at an exciting point in our growth. With a large, dedicated production team focused on high-touch assembly, your mission is to introduce the advanced engineering rigor needed to take our operations to the next level. You will focus on standardizing workflows, establishing data-driven habits, and mentoring our engineering team to help them grow professionally.
In this onsite role, you will directly manage Process Engineering Managers in Motors/Flex and Cameras/Headsets/Batteries.
What You'll Do- Develop the Team: Serve as a coach and mentor to the process engineering team, fostering professional growth and building a strong culture of technical excellence.
- Establish Engineering Rigor: Introduce and standardize structured engineering workflows, bringing operational discipline to our assembly environment.
- Drive Quality with Data: Implement Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Six Sigma methodologies to optimize manual assembly processes and minimize variance.
- Own Traceability & Systems: Maximize the utilization of our Manufacturing Execution System (MES), ensure robust component traceability, and maintain strict document control.
- Lead Continuous Improvement: Utilize DMAIC and Lean tools to identify assembly bottlenecks, improve production yields, and eliminate waste.
- Empower Leadership: Guide and support your two engineering managers, aligning their teams' goals with the company's scaling milestones.
What You'll Bring- Industry Expertise: A proven background in semiconductor or microelectronics manufacturing, where strict process control and high-quality standards are second nature.
- Passion for Mentorship: A strong desire to teach, coach, and elevate engineers at various stages of their career development.
- Methodology Expertise: Deep knowledge of Six Sigma, DMAIC, SPC, and Continuous Improvement framework (Six Sigma Black Belt is highly desirable).
- System Proficiency: Strong familiarity with MES platforms, product traceability protocols, and formal document control workflows.
- Proven Leadership: Experience successfully managing other engineering managers or leading high-performing technical teams in an onsite manufacturing environment.
- Component Familiarity: Experience or familiarity with hardware components like motors, flex circuits, camera modules, or battery packs is a plus.
- Education & Experience: A Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline is preferred, combined with a strong track record of bringing structure and stability to growing production lines.
Compensation - $130,000 - 170,000
Benefits- Equity
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
- 401(k)
- Generous PTO
- Paid Holidays
- Daily Catered Lunches
