Manager, Production Engineering [Santa Ana]

Iteris

$140K — $156K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Technical bachelor's degree, preferably in Electrical Engineering (EE) or Mechanical Engineering (ME)
  • 5+ years of production engineering experience with a focus on defect reduction and production flow enhancement
  • 3+ years in a supervisory or managerial role
  • Extensive experience (5+ years) with lean manufacturing tools such as Lean, Kanban, and Six Sigma
  • Familiarity with ISO-9001 or similar quality systems for over 5 years
  • Strong understanding of electro-mechanical systems
  • Proficient analytical and problem-solving abilities with a data-driven approach

Responsibilities

  • Document process flows for all products
  • Optimize process flows to enhance efficiency
  • Implement or improve data collection systems
  • Lead initiatives to boost product quality
  • Drive ISO-9001 certification efforts
  • Collaborate with design engineering on New Product Introductions (NPI)
  • Work with operations for product line improvements
  • Engage with vendors regarding part and quality issues
  • Analyze production and testing issues to identify root causes and enforce corrective actions
  • Travel domestically (up to 10%) to meet with vendors

Benefits

  • Incentive-based yearly bonus
  • 401(k) with immediate matching and no vesting period
  • Open Paid-Time-Off (PTO) policy
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance coverage
  • Medical reimbursement plans
  • Disability coverage
  • Education assistance program
Full Job Description
Manager, Production Engineering to lead our newly formed Production Engineering Group. In this role you will be leading production engineering, manufacturing engineering and quality engineering efforts. The role works closely with the manufacturing, materials and development teams.

What you will be doing:

  • Document process flows for all products
  • Optimize process flows for all products
  • Implement or enhance data collection systems
  • Lead efforts to improve product quality
  • Lead efforts for continued ISO-9001 certification
  • Interface with design engineering for New Product Introductions
  • Interface with operations for NPI or other product line improvements
  • Interface with vendors on various part or quality related issues
  • Evaluate production and test issues to define root cause and implement corrective and preventive actions
  • Occasional (10%) domestic travel to visit vendors


What you need to be successful in this role:

  • Technical bachelor's degree, EE or ME preferred
  • Over five (5) years of experience in production engineering with a proven track record of reducing defects, resolving issues and improving production flow
  • Over three (3) years in a supervisory, management, or leadership role
  • Over five (5) years in lean tools (Lean Manufacturing, Kanban, Six-Sigma)
  • Over five (5) years in ISO-9001 or similar quality system
  • Strong understanding of electro-mechanical devices
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with cross-functional teams and be internal customer-facing
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making
  • Experience using Oracle or Oracle Fusion preferred


Iteris anticipates paying a base salary between $140,300 and $156,200 for this role. Actual pay offered may be below or above these amounts, depending on the individual's job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

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What's in it for you:

  • Incentive-based yearly bonus
  • 401(k) with immediate matching and no vesting period
  • Open Paid-Time-Off [PTO]
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Life insurance
  • Medical reimbursement plans
  • Disability coverage
  • Education assistance program

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