Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Job Description:

We are seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineering Manager to join our Boulder Operations team in supporting the manufacturing of our Quantum Cryogenic product portfolio. This position will oversee all technical aspects of system manufacturing and test, leading a team to optimize efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure product quality.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Supervise, mentor, and develop a manufacturing engineering team while planning, scheduling, and directing daily activities and priorities.

• Oversee system builds from initiation to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget.

• Analyze and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify and address inefficiencies.

• Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOP's) for all manufacturing processes.

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using methodologies such as Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Kaizen to reduce waste, increase efficiency, and improve overall operational performance.

• Identify, evaluate, and implement new equipment, automation, and technologies to enhance manufacturing capabilities.

• Collaborate with other teams to plan and complete system installation at customer sites.
• Drive root-cause analysis and corrective actions for production and quality issues.

• Develop and manage the departmental and project-specific capital budgets.

• Collaborate with other teams and quality to resolve supplier and customer issues.

• Other duties as assigned.

Work Environment:

• This position operates in an office and laboratory setting. The ability to lift equipment or components up to 25lbs is required. Also, this role uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers.

• Travel up to 15% of time possible.

Skills:

Assembly Work, Automation, Complex Systems, Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Electromechanical Systems, Lean Manufacturing, Machining, Manufacturing Engineering, People Management, Problem Solving, Six Sigma

Education & Experience:

Minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 6 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 3 years experience; or equivalent experience | Required

Pay Range:

$115, $151,935.00

Pay Range Explained:

This role in Boulder, Colorado pays between $115,800.00 and $151,935.00 per year, depending on your experience, skills, and background. Pay may vary in other locations. We offer a full benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, a 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), and paid time off. You'll also be eligible for quarterly profit-sharing bonuses and flexible spending or savings accounts.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

FormFactor is an equal opportunity employer. FormFactor complies with all national, state, and local laws that seek to promote equal opportunities for any applicant or employee without regard to age, race, color, gender, gender identity/expression, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, disability, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, military service, or any other legally protected characteristics. These protections apply to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotions, and compensation.