Manufacturing Engineer Manager jobs in Dallas, TX

Zentech is one of the leading and most highly certified U.S. based Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) providers in North America. We support original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) of medical devices, aerospace and defense products, and industrial equipment with engineering & manufacturing solutions. These solutions include product design, printed circuit board layout, test development, and manufacturing support through the whole product lifecycle.

The products and designs Zentech support are an integral part of everyday life and in mission critical environments. Many can be seen every day at sporting events, on delivery trucks, in medical offices, at construction sites, on American farms, and on commercial aircraft. Other products and designs are unseen but vital, such the work we do for our domestic and foreign military customers who rely on our technical skills to help ensure our country remains safe, our warfighters remain out of harm's way, and our nation's networks remain free from intrusion.

Zentech has developed strengths in the required manufacturing processes for high reliability, high complexity, low-to-medium volume printed circuit boards and box builds, all with best-in-class ability to scale to higher volume products. Zentech products are proudly Made in America

Position Description:

This person will perform the duties of manager to ensure that engineering operations run efficiently and effectively.  Mentors & supervises staff, participates in developing equipment justifications & payback and ensuring that orders are delivered timely at the highest possible quality level.  

Major Responsibilities Include:

• Process development and control of the manufacturing process approved for production. Responsible for the development & technical requirements that meet both customer and IPC requirements.
• Mentor & Manage Manufacturing Engineering to maximize efficiency, speed of production, workplace safety, quality and profitability. Be a knowledge base for the team & organization. 
•  Ensures manufacturing equipment is maintained and in good operating condition including testing and documentation to customer requirements. 
• Be able to implement / maintain Preventative Maintenance (PM) programs & Process Controls as needed, which should be visible on the respective machines, current and maintained with documented training programs.
• Reviewing work instructions for acuracy, clarity and completeness that will produce a quality product.
• Ensure ISO standards are compliant.  
• Interact with senior management and customers driving corrective actions as required. 
• Provide tech analysis and assessment of semi-complete and completed products. 
• Analyze and identify potential areas of improvement in operations and management of procedures. 
• Implement processes and controls assuring efficient production operations. 

Educational Requirements:

Undergraduate degree in an engineering discipline required. 

Experience/Technical/Other Skills Requirements:

• At least 10 years of experience in the printed circuit board assembly industry. 
• Strong analytical skills, ability to communicate effectively to motivate and supervise staff. 
• Individual will review programs and analyze/evaluate element development and/or performance. 
• Provide technical support to develop, execute, and analysis of test objectives. 
• Candidate must be process oriented with attention to details by product.

Required Knowledge

• IPC Standard surrounding PCBAs, cables & system integration·
• Manufacturing process design & development
•  Process controls – IPOPQP, FMEA, SPC, etc.
•  New Product Introduction (NPI)
•  FMEA and Statistical process controls
•  5S / 6S and Lean Manufacturing
• EMS experience & Class III manufacturing.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands, reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is required to stand and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Zentech Manufacturing is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Zentech will recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles without regard to real or perceived classification of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, marital status, religion, national origin, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, or physical or mental disability.