Manufacturing Engineering Manager

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Mounds View, MN, USA
In-Office
140K-165K Annually
Senior level
Information Technology
The Role
Leads the Manufacturing Engineering team and oversees new product launches, manufacturing process development, tooling, documentation, and production readiness. Supports existing products through quality, cost, delivery, root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement. Partners with Product Development, Manufacturing, Quality, Production, and contract manufacturers while supporting capacity planning and international factory activities.
Summary Generated by Built In

Are you driven by innovation and helping customers solve complex business challenges with technology solutions? If so, consider joining the MultiTech team! MultiTech is a global company with a 50+ year legacy of designing and manufacturing connectivity solutions for a broad range of industries. We are gearing up for the next phase of our journey and are seeking top talent to bolster our team. Our people are our greatest asset and we’re focused on making MultiTech the employer of choice in the industry.

SUMMARY: The Manufacturing Engineering Manager is responsible for leading the Manufacturing Engineering team. They ensure that new production programs are launched effectively, and that existing production programs are supported with continuous improvement in quality, cost and delivery.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

 

  • Lead manufacturing engineering team members, providing direction and mentorship.
  • Manage and foster strong collaboration with Product Development and Manufacturing to ensure alignment and seamless execution.
  • Participate in design reviews and recommend improvements based on Design for Testability (DFT) and Design for Manufacturability (DFM).
  • Develop and follow-up on product launch activities, including:
    • Establish standardized manufacturing processes
    • Development of production processes and tooling.
    • Review and approval of manufacturing documentation for new products.
    • Follow up on build of new tooling and required sampling of new products.
    • Support new product launches, at times requiring travel to global factories.
  • Provide ongoing technical support and continuous improvement of existing products, including:
    • Work to improve quality, cost and delivery.
    • Participate in quality issue root causes and corrective/preventive actions.
  • Support capacity planning by assessing test and manufacturing capability relative to projected product volumes.
  • Develop and support relationships with contract manufacturers
  • Adhere to MultiTech rules and policies and provide leadership through training and example.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

 

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:  

 

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

 

  • Engineering degree, preferably manufacturing, mechanical or electrical/electronics.
  • 8+ years of relevant experience.
  • Exposure to medium- to high-volume manufacturing of electronic or electromechanical products.
  • Background in PCBA manufacturing and knowledge of IPC standards.

 

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

 

  • Strong written and oral English language skills, particularly in technical areas.
    • Additional languages would be an asset.
  • Ability to integrate into cross-functional teams including Quality, Design Engineering, Production and Product Management.
  • Strong orientation towards data driven thinking and achievement of results.
  • Understanding of common manufacturing and quality tools such as Lean Manufacturing; PFMEA; PPAP, etc.
  • Ability to travel internationally (20-30%).

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

  • Lifting requirements up to 25 pounds.
  • Requires sitting for periods of time and occasional standing.
  • Use hands to finger, handle or feel.
  • Reaching required.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

  • Working conditions are normal for an office environment. Minimal noise.
  • Our facility includes a manufacturing environment. Moderate noise level. Machinery operation requires the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to; safety glasses, hearing protection, wrist and shoe straps, and ESD smock.  Loose fitting clothing and jewelry are not permitted.  No food allowed in the manufacturing area.  No cell phone use allowed in manufacturing area unless approved by management.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy and practice of MultiTech to provide all employees with a working environment free from all forms of discrimination and harassment. It is the policy of MultiTech to recruit, hire, promote, and take other personnel actions without regard to any protected class, including but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or protected veteran status, and to provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and employment candidates.
*If you are interested in applying for employment with MultiTech and need special assistance or an accommodation as part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected]
Benefits Summary

As a MultiTech employee, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive health, dental and vision insurance plans, company-paid Employee Life, AD&D, and Short-term Disability, as well as a 401(k) with employer matching. To support work life balance, you’ll be eligible for 10 paid holidays and paid time off (PTO). Additionally, we’ll provide you with access to Voluntary Life for you and your eligible dependents, Long-term Disability, flex spending, and health savings accounts.

Skills Required

  • Engineering degree, preferably in manufacturing, mechanical, or electrical/electronics engineering
  • 8+ years of relevant experience
  • Experience with medium- to high-volume manufacturing of electronic or electromechanical products
  • Background in PCBA manufacturing
  • Knowledge of IPC standards
  • Strong written and oral English language skills, particularly in technical areas
  • Ability to work in cross-functional teams with Quality, Design Engineering, Production, and Product Management
  • Data-driven approach and results orientation
  • Understanding of Lean Manufacturing, PFMEA, PPAP, and related manufacturing and quality tools
  • Ability to travel internationally 20–30%
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The Company
HQ: Mounds View, MN
282 Employees
Year Founded: 1970

What We Do

MultiTech makes work and life better by leveraging sensor and connectivity technology to bring systems and processes into the future and drive new revenue streams and efficiencies. Our extensive portfolio of technologies, paired with design, integration and manufacturing expertise, result in unparalleled performance, simplicity and user experience. We have a passion for service that drives us to meet and exceed expectations with outstanding service and support throughout the lifecycle of your solution. We never stop looking for novel ways to solve problems with technology, which is how we continue to deliver industry firsts for us and for our customers.

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