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The Global Process Engineering Director will drive strategic initiatives and roadmaps for the enterprise-wide Process Engineering leadership team. The candidate will have a strong background in Process Engineering in the Electronics Manufacturing Services industry and proven project management, business systems, and manufacturing statistical analysis experience. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership, team building and effective decision-making skills.

This successful candidate will lead process engineers from across Creation’s sites with varied backgrounds in Electronic Manufacturing including SMT, Optical & X-ray Inspection, PTH Manual & Auto Assembly, Wave Solder, Selective Wave Solder, Hand Soldering, Aqueous Cleaning Processes, Underfill, Conformal Coating, Potting/Encapsulating, Press Fit Assembly, Depanelization, Electromechanical/Mechanical Assembly, Chassis Assembly, Pack & Ship, and other associated high-reliability manufacturing and assembly processes.

The individual will also lead the company-wide Process Engineering Leadership team and will contribute to process engineering projects assisting in the development and execution of strategic initiatives and engineering roadmaps.

DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES include, but not limited to:

Provide global leadership and accountability for a multi-discipline, multi-site Process Engineering organization in process capability development and yield improvement initiatives in a highly regulated, high-reliability, high-mix/low-mid volume manufacturing environment ensuring that product deliverables are completed on time, on budget, and meet quality expectations.
Communicate engineering status and needs supporting the Process Engineering leadership teams and organizations within business units, across the region, and globally drive collaboration and sharing of best practices to ensure common processes, tools, and methodologies are employed to resolve customer issues
Resource planning for specific projects as part of the Engineering strategic and implementation plans
Develop, implement, and validate companywide Process Engineering processes and optimal approaches
Collaborate with, coach and mentor site Process engineering teams to drive improvements in processes
Collaborate with other functional teams to drive best practices towards project completion
Analyzes data, identify opportunities, and lead cross functional teams to implement robust processes utilizing structured problem-solving techniques.
Create and monitor objectives, goals, strategies, and measures for the engineering teams
Establish efficient processes and systems to track and report status of initiatives to include resources, projects, savings, etc.
Develop Process Engineering reports and summaries and present to senior leadership as required
Ensure comprehensive evaluations, optimization, and tradeoffs occur for all DfX (, DfM - Manufacturing, DfA - Assembly, DfAA – Automated Assembly) issues with process leaders, equipment leaders, suppliers, and customers to deliver a cost-optimized total manufacturing solution across all manufacturing segments within a site or region.
Develop and drive the strategy and detailed plan for acquisition of new technologies that will drive differentiation in key market segments
Assess the need of new manufacturing equipment, defining the specifications and selection of the equipment
Work strategically and effectively with global equipment manufacturers, technology, material, and service suppliers in the timely and cost-effective execution of negotiations, contracts, equipment installations, process implementations, performance qualifications, and identify opportunities to improve yields and capabilities through new techniques, equipment upgrades, and innovative technology investments
Drive continuous efficiency improvements involving time study, layout, and ergonomics
Identify companywide Process Engineering training needs and develop/execute where appropriate
Mentor Engineering leaders to attract, retain, and develop top talent to build strong engineers and technical support personnel through continuous development of resources for training, building candidate pipelines, and ongoing coaching.
Enhance existing Engineering teams by identifying current capability deficiencies and then assisting with recruiting activities to fill those roles.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial) is required
Minimum of 15 years of related experience in a senior leadership and multi-site responsibility role
Advanced degree in Engineering Management or Business Administration preferred
Minimum of 10+ years’ experience in Electronics manufacturing of high-reliability PCBA sub-assemblies, assemblies, and system level products
Extensive applied manufacturing experience in Aerospace & Defense, Medical, and Tech Industrial products manufacturing (Highly preferred)
Familiar with the product life development cycle for NPIs including Planning, Prototype, Qualification, and Ramp to sustaining volume production (Highly preferred)
Working Knowledge of ISO 9001, AS9100, ISO 13485, FDA GMP Regulations, and Nadcap Process Certification Requirements
Proven analytical, problem-solving skills, and use of advanced statistical tools
Strong technical acumen, attention to detail, and the ability to solve problems and clearly communicate topics of high technical content across various audiences including customers
Process Engineering experience in printed circuit board or semiconductor manufacturing is a plus
Knowledge of advanced Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles, tools, and methodologies
Certified Six Sigma Black Belt/Green Belt an asset
Position requires access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants for this position needs to be “U.S. persons.” “U.S. persons” are generally defined as U.S. citizens, non-citizen nationals, lawful permanent residents (or, green card holders), individuals granted asylum, and/or individuals admitted as refugees.

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