Senior Engineering Manager

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Reporting to the Director of Engineering, the Senior Engineering Manager will be responsible for driving innovation, improving operational efficiency, ensuring product quality, and developing a skilled workforce. The role encompasses oversight of new product development, development, process improvement initiatives, quality assurance, equipment reliability, and project management.

Responsibilities:

Process Improvement:

• Lead efforts to optimize and refine manufacturing processes, focusing on efficiency, cost reduction, and quality enhancement.
• Identify and implement process improvements to maximize throughput, reduce defects, and minimize waste.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement through the application of Lean, Six Sigma, and other methodologies.

Product Development:

• Translate customer and market needs into tangible product innovations.
• Ensure that all new products meet performance, reliability, and manufacturability standards.

3. Quality Assurance:

• Oversee quality control processes, ensuring that all products meet or exceed internal and customer quality standards.
• Collaborate with the Quality team to resolve issues, implement corrective actions, and prevent recurrence.
• Utilize data-driven approaches to enhance product quality and reliability.
• Ensure that processes, materials and equipment remain within quality standards.

Training and Development:

• Mentor and develop engineering team members to enhance their technical capabilities and leadership skills.
• Provide training programs for both engineering staff and production teams to ensure they are equipped with the knowledge and skills to perform at a high level.
• Promote cross-functional collaboration and knowledge sharing within the department.

Equipment Maintenance, and Reliability and Development:

• Responsible for the development, procurement and qualification of equipment and machinery necessary for the manufacturing or testing of Quantic Evans' product.
• Oversee the maintenance and optimization of critical manufacturing equipment, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum operational reliability.
• Lead the Maintenance and Facilities teams to develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs.

Project Management and Resource Allocation:

• Lead and manage multiple engineering projects, ensuring on-time delivery, budget adherence, and quality outcomes.
• Allocate resources effectively to meet project timelines and prioritize initiatives based on business needs.
• Foster collaboration between cross-functional teams to ensure smooth project execution.

Risk Management:

• Identify potential risks to process stability, product quality, and operational efficiency.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to minimize the impact on business operations.
• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and environmental standards.
• Additional duties as assigned

Requirements

Criteria For Success

• BS degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Materials Engineering or Science is preferred.
• Must be considered a U.S. Persons eligible to work in the United States
• 10+ years of experience in engineering, with a focus on manufacturing in the tantalum wet capacitor or related industry.
• 1-3 years' experience leading/developing a team
• Must be able to develop, organize and communicate clear objectives and metrics.
• Must be able to design experiments and interpret their results.
• Must be able to communicate process updates, issues, etc. effectively with operators and other team members.
• Proactive and enterprising thinker able to jump tasks and prioritize projects as needed.
• Expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, or similar process improvement methodologies.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint
• Experience with ERP systems and process automation.
• Strong technical aptitude and hands-on experience with manufacturing equipment.
• Experience with Design software and document management system is a plus.
• Possess a collaborative team-oriented mindset and personality with a hands-on can-do attitude.
• Capability to work in a fast-paced environment to meet deadlines and quotas

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• General office and manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to hazards associated with manufacturing equipment and tools.
• This position requires working near electrical and mechanical equipment that could potentially interfere with pacemaker function.
• Ability to read and write in English
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will routinely use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and printers.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods, perform computer work, and communicate effectively in person and electronically.
• Occasional travel (less than 10%) may be required to other Quantic company facilities, support customer visits, supplier meetings, or industry events.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 30 pounds
• Sitting, bending, stooping, pushing and pulling motions
• Ability to handle small tools, parts, and machinery with precision.
• Visual acuity for reading measurements, assembly instructions, and monitoring equipment.
• Will be required to wear appropriate PPE as outlined by company safety protocols.

EEO/AA

Quantic is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, work-related mental or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information.

We participate in E-Verify.

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U.S. EXPORT CONTROLS

As a U.S. defense manufacturer, Quantic Evans is required to safeguard U.S. defense-related and other export-controlled articles, technologies, and services from unauthorized access, export, or re-export.

The transfer of U.S. export-controlled articles, technologies, or services (including manufacturing processes) to individuals or entities that do not qualify as "U.S. persons," as defined by 22 CFR 120.62, is prohibited without prior authorization from the appropriate U.S. government agencies, such as the Department of State's Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC).

Under 22 CFR 120.62, a "U.S. person" is defined as a lawful permanent resident as per 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20), or a protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). It also includes any corporation, business association, partnership, society, trust, or other entity that is incorporated to do business in the United States, as well as governmental entities at the federal, state, or local levels. It does not include foreign persons as defined in 120.63.

To ensure compliance with U.S. export control regulations, candidates for this position are required to undergo an Export Compliance Assessment. As part of this process, candidates may be asked to provide documentation verifying their status as "U.S. persons" or "foreign persons," in accordance with U.S. regulation, to determine whether prior authorization is required to perform specific job duties related to this position