Job Title:  Manager, Manufacturing and Test Engineering

About Us:

AMETEK’s Programmable Power Business Unit (~$160M) is headquartered in San Diego, CA and provides the most advanced Power and Instrumentation solutions for Precision Stimulus, Process Power and Measurement and Switching applications. We also provide a deep expertise in Programmable Power, Data Acquisition and Functional Test applications.

Job Summary:

The Manufacturing and Test Engineering Manager is responsible for contributing to AMETEK’s mission, vision, values and goals for safety, product quality/technical performance, on-time delivery, and productivity.  Through the leadership of the Manufacturing and Test Engineering teams, this position plays an integral part in sustaining factory operations and driving continuous improvements in manufacturing and test processes/equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support production processes of advanced programmable power supplies, including PCB Assembly/Test, Box-Level Assembly/Test and Integrated Rack-Level Assembly/Test and influence all relevant support functions to achieve customer expectations.
• Provide tactical and strategic direction, and support employee/career development to teams of Manufacturing Engineers and Test Engineers.  Maintain current and future state head count requirements plan for Manufacturing Engineers and Test Engineers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional departments (Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality) to achieve site-level KPI’s related to revenue, first pass yield, and on-time delivery.
• Review, maintain, and improve standard operating procedures for all production operations to mitigate risks of any single point failures and/or tribal knowledge.
• Support the development of test strategies, test equipment, test procedures and data analysis to ensure products adhere to customer requirements.
• Foster a culture of root cause problem solving to enable effective corrective actions and prevent recurrence of issues/constraints/anomalies.
• Propose and implement continuous improvement initiatives to drive safety/5S, quality, delivery, productivity, and employee engagement performance.  Develop and maintain project plans, budgets and schedules to enable progress to be tracked through completion.
• Champion capital expenditure projects to improve manufacturing/test methods and equipment.
• Implement and maintain preventive maintenance programs for key equipment assets.  Monitor equipment performance through Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) metrics.
• Support timely and thorough implementation of engineering changes (ECOs).   Be an active partner in the creation and review of ECOs when needed.
• Support the new product introduction process through various gate reviews.
• Ensure compliance to ISO 9001, IPC and OSHA related standards as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or similar required.  Master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years’ experience in an electronics manufacturing and test environment with a minimum 5 years at a leadership level.
• Due to the nature of our programs and products, applicants must have the legal right to work in the U.S. and additionally must be legally authorized to access export-controlled information and source code.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with electronic test equipment (power analyzers, wave form generators, digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, etc) preferred
• Experience with printed circuit board manufacturing (SMT, THT) and testing (ICT) preferred
• Hands-on individual driven by team success with a focus on data-driven continuous improvement
• Strong interpersonal skills to engage with and motivate employees, peers and senior management
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, identify and address problems, meet deadlines, and stay within budget
• Strong computer literacy in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Visio) required
• Experience with programming software (LabView, C#, etc) preferred
• Experience with data analysis/visualization tools (MS Power BI, Tableau, etc) preferred
• Hands-on experience as a Lean Manufacturing leader/practitioner (5S, Kaizen, Standard Work, Value Stream Mapping, etc)
• Strong root cause problem solving skills (8D, DMAIC, A3, etc)

What’s in It for You:

• Competitive compensation, holiday pay, and paid time off 
• Great benefits package that includes health, vision, and dental insurance
• 401(k), plus matching
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs), health savings account (HSA) with AMETEK contribution, life insurance, disability insurance, and family medical leave
• Employee referral program
• Tuition reimbursement program 
• Employee assistance program
• Exciting, fast-paced environment where you could make a true impact
• Opportunities for career advancement within our business unit and across all other AMETEK business entities

Additional Details:

Location Information:

This role is based in San Diego, California, a city renowned for its idyllic blend of sun, sea, and vibrant culture. With a coastal climate and over 70 miles of stunning coastline, it's a haven for beach lovers and outdoor enthusiasts year-round. Explore diverse museums, the historic Gaslamp Quarter, and Balboa Park's gardens and world-famous zoo. Enjoy an active lifestyle with parks, trails, and water sports. Relish international cuisine and experience unique neighborhoods like lively North Park and coastal La Jolla. San Diego offers an irresistible mix of relaxation and adventure. 

Salary Range:

The annual pay range for this position generally ranges between $130,000-160,000. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. In addition, AMETEK provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee assistance program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off.

To learn more about our company and our job opportunities, visit us at:

https://www.ametek.com/careers

To learn more about the business unit you’ll be joining, visit us at: 

Programmable Power: https://www.programmablepower.com/