SMTA - The Surface Mount Technology Association

Please send resume with salary expectations to: amy.jones@labarge.com

Operations Manager - KY Posted on: 05/07/2008
Leads the manufacturing organization through the establishment and execution of key manufacturing metrics and systematic processes that meet or exceed the customer’s quality, cost and on time delivery expectations. Responsible for planning, directing and managing the development and implementation of all production related activities to include production goals, yields, utilization rates and cost objectives. Supervise all operations in the area of PCB Assembly, product integration and test. Develop and manage production schedules, equipment and manpower requirements to ensure timely and efficient operations. Ensure that all employees and visitors observe ESD, safety and security practices. Make budgetary recommendations regarding capital equipment expenditures and direct/indirect labor requirements. Support the development and implementation of new manufacturing strategies. Selects, trains, motivates and evaluates personnel directly or through supervisors to maximize operational performance and labor efficiency. Addresses issues, resolves problems and takes corrective action when necessary. Inspect machines and equipment to ensure specific operational performance and optimum utilization. Utilize continuous improvement concepts and benchmarking to support and improve the company’s overall performance.
Job Requirements:

BA/BS in a technical discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

8-10 years of supervisory experience in PCBA/ Surface Mount manufacturing environment.

Proven ability to train, motivate and lead technical disciplines.

In depth knowledge of the SMT production process, tools and equipment

Direct experience in planning and scheduling production operations

Experience managing complex processes, works flows and analyzing capacity and their impact on quality, on-time delivery, customer satisfaction, and profitability.

Ability to work in a fast paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

Strong verbal and written communication skills, organizational, problem solving and interpersonal skills required.

Advanced PC skills and MS office familiarity.

Must have prior MRP experience, MACOLA manufacturing experience a plus.

Please send resumes to ladkins@ayrshireusa.com

Staff Process Engineer - SMT Posted on: 04/28/2008
The Staff Process Engineer provides technical direction on materials, methods and equipment for the surface mount assembly process. They are a key resource for Site Engineering and are chartered with identifying and implementing best practices.

Principle Accountabilities:
1. Lead teams and User Groups in establishing standards based on best practices and continuous improvement projects.
2. Establish equipment strategies, lead equipment and materials evaluations
3. Develop, and deploy global documentation and training standards
4. Manage key suppliers for problem resolution and technology advancement
5. Implement continuous improvement programs and process controls related to global standardized processes. This includes deployment, monitoring, and improvement of key process metrics.
6. Mentor and train Site technical resources.
7. Support asset and resource management intra-site.
8. Additional duties as assigned by management.
9. Internal focus to identify and close Technology Roadmap gaps

Education/Experience:

Bachelors degree in engineering or related science is preferred.

A minimum 5 years in process engineering for electronics assembly is required. Of this, at least 2 years needs to be hands-on in key board assembly processes.

Multi-site or multi-national responsibilities are a plus
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

Working knowledge of SMT processes and related equipment.

Ability to lead multi-Site teams and interact with executive management.

Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma tools a plus.
Please send resumes to Kirk Van Dreel.

Manager of Corporate Quality - CA Posted on: 04/21/2008
Overall Responsibility: Oversees and directs the overall quality direction of the corporation and the effectiveness of the quality management system, including the ISO 9001 program.

Duties and Responsibilities:

maintains a system whereby an unbiased assessment can be made on whether quality objectives are being met

independently responsible for assuring that GMI products and services meet the needs and expectations of its customers and fulfill the corporate quality objectives

creating and sustaining a culture, which is based on continual improvement

responsibility and authority to identify areas where product or service quality falls short of requirements, placing products and processes on hold, and should take the lead in fixing those problem areas and determining the effectiveness of the solutions

assists top management with the development of the corporate quality plan, and is responsible for its implementation

Skills and traits: Non-smoker, strong oral and written English communication skills. Position requires a blend of technological abilities with management skills.

Experience & education requirements: B.S. in Science or Engineering, with appropriate education/experience in quality/reliability assurance and management. Requires knowledge of electromechanical manufacturing, electronics, sensor technology, and mechanical components. Requires ability to do corporate level planning and implementation, providing guidance and leadership in both quality methodology and quality systems, including ISO 9001 programs. Additionally, knowledge of US-North American and International Regulatory Standards for Flame and Gas Detecting Products (in hazardous location) is desirable. A minimum of ten (10) years work experience (with some years in management position) in the above mentioned field is required.

Please submit resumes to Zaina Moser zainam@generalmonitors.com, 949-581-4464 extension 2109.

Vice President of Sales        Posted on: 04/20/2008
For over 30 years our client company has been providing advanced electronics manufacturing services to the military, defense, aerospace and medical product markets.

As VP of Sales you will develop and implement the sales strategy for all services and product lines for both existing customers as well as new business development. You will manage a talented team of direct Regional Sales Managers as well as a large national Manufacturers Rep network.

Qualifications: The successful candidate must have at least 5+ years EMS sales & new business development experience with at least 2+ years experience in the aerospace, defense or military market segment. You must have a proven ability to provide strategic vision, leadership and guidance that has produced positive results and revenue growth.

Please send resumes to jimk9@gcservices.com

Manufacturing/Process Engineer Mgr.        Posted on: 04/16/2008
This full-time position will require the ability to develop and specify manufacturing processes, tooling, work instructions and related documentation. Ongoing evaluation of manufacturing methods and procedures with the ability to seek continuous improvement of manufacturing methods is also a key area of responsibility. Also required is the ability to work with customer design and engineering staff for the development of specialized tooling, production fixtures and programming. The ideal candidate will have electronics manufacturing experience (or other manufacturing experience), highly developed problem solving skills, and excellent communication ability. Supervisory or management experience is also desired. Burton Industries offers an excellent work environment, paid holidays, health/life insurance, 401K and vacation. Please review complete job description at www.burtonindustries.com.

Send cover letter and resume to:
Email: hr@burtonindustries.com
Mail:
Burton Industries, Inc
Attn: Human Resources
PO Box 250
Hazelhurst, WI 54531

Quality Assurance Manager        Posted on: 04/16/2008
Full time position for qualified individual with experience in Quality Assurance and management. This individual will be responsible for all aspects of the quality system including ISO procedures, interaction with customers and company personnel, maintenance of quality records and training, setting benchmarks for improvement, statistical process control, etc. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Burton Industries, Inc offers an exciting and fast paced work environment and a full benefit package (including paid vacations, health insurance and 401(k) plan). Please review complete job description at www.burtonindustries.com.

Send cover letter and resume to:
Email: hr@burtonindustries.com
Mail:
Burton Industries, Inc
Attn: Human Resources
PO Box 250
Hazelhurst, WI 54531

Sr. Test Engineer - Owings Mills, MD        Posted on: 04/16/2008
In this roll with TTCI you will specialize in the development of In-Circuit Test (ICT) sets for Agilent 3070 (Formerly HP) and/or Teradyne (Formerly GenRad) TestStation/228X test systems. Candidates should have at least 7 years experience with in-circuit test equipment. Candidate would develop, debug and install in-circuit test sets at customer's manufacturing locations around the world. Working experience with Flash/ISP programming, MAC Address and Boundary Scan is required. A minimum BS degree in engineering, computer science, or other relevant field is required. Some travel is required. Positions are available in the Owings Mills, MD office.

For more information:
Please visit www.ttci.com/employment.html

Vice President of Global Operations        Posted on: 04/15/2008
In the role of Vice President of Worldwide Operations you will direct global operations over several manufacturing sites both domestically and offshore. You will develop and grow relationships with key customers while delivering competitive value to them. You will anticipate market trends, implement lean manufacturing techniques, leverage industry best practices and make operational and technological changes that will positively impact profitability.

Necessary qualifications to be considered for the Vice President Worldwide Operations:

Must have 10+ years of progressive manufacturing operations experience at the VP Operations or COO level.

Must have extensive practical experience in Lean Manufacturing techniques.

Must have experience and P&L accountability for managing multiple manufacturing plants in diverse geographical locations (i.e. North America, Europe and Asia)

Must have had direct P&L responsibility of at least $1B.

Must have strong interpersonal, communication and customer management skills with proven ability to resolve customer issues.

Must have a proven track record of significantly improving operational metrics (inventory turns, on-time delivery, cycle-time reduction, quality, cost etc.).

Must have extensive experience in two or more of the following; PCBA, Metal Fabrication & Stamping, Plastics Injection Molding, Tool Design, Enclosure Systems, in the Industrial and/or Controls Industries.

Must have BS in Business (or related), MBA preferred.

If you know someone with these qualifications please contact Keith Gilbert at keith@gcservices.com or 805-481-5105 x210 immediately.

Sr. Staff Process Engineer-Wave\Rework - Chicago, IL        Posted on: 04/10/2008
The Staff Process Engineer provides technical direction on materials, methods and equipment. They are a key resource for Site Engineering and are chartered with identifying and implementing best practices.

Responsibilities:
• Lead teams and User Groups in establishing standards based on best practices and continuous improvement projects.
• Establish equipment strategies, lead equipment and materials evaluations
• Develop, and deploy global documentation and training standards
• Manage key suppliers for problem resolution and technology advancement
• Implement continuous improvement programs and process controls related to global standardized processes. This includes deployment, monitoring, and improvement of key process metrics.
• Mentor and train Site technical resources.
• Support asset and resource management intra-site.
• Additional duties as assigned by management.
• Internal focus to identify and close Technology Roadmap gaps Qualifications

Education/Experience:
• Bachelors degree in engineering or related science is preferred.
• A minimum 5 years in process engineering for electronics assembly is required. Of this, at least 2 years needs to be hands-on in key board assembly processes.
• Multi-site or multi-national responsibilities are a plus

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:
• Working knowledge of key processes and related equipment.
• Ability to lead multi-Site teams and interact with executive management.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma tools a plus.

Send resumes to alisha.resch@plexus.com or visit www.plexus.com for other opportunities.

Technical Recruiter (SMT, PTH complex soldering)        Posted on: 04/01/2008
The Technical Recruiter is responsible for delivering high quality service to internal customers and temporary employees by matching Electronic Assembly and Manufacturing skills of temporaries to customer needs.

Required Technical/ Functional Skills:
Skilled in managing all parts of the recruiting lifecycle process; Skilled in recruiting for the electronic assembly & manufacturing (SMT, PTH, complex soldering, test, QC, etc.) vertical; Skilled with various methods of creative sourcing to include: blogs, social and professional networking sites, search modifiers and Internet data mining techniques; Skilled in cold call and competitor direct sourcing techniques; Ability to communicate effectively with others, both verbally and written. Ability to analyze and evaluate people, data and other resources to determine courses of action. Ability to effectively and tactfully deal with people. Ability to remain adaptable and flexible. Ability to work under minimal supervision. Strong organizational skills; ability to manage time to complete work by deadlines; ability to manage multiple tasks/account work simultaneously. PC Proficiency in MS Office and the ability to navigate within the various applicant-tracking systems.

Responsibilities:
The Recruiter is accountable for the management of various parts of the recruiting process and will be expected to manage multiple requisitions to meet defined performance expectations for delivery to the customer.

Please submit resumes to:
Jessica.starr-clark@na.manpower.com or call 602-861-0208 x1019

Surface Mount Engineer - Houston, TX        Posted on: 03/27/2008
We are recruiting a surface mount engineer to supervise a team of 6 staff in the surface mount section. Requires good knowledge of electronic parts and working experience in surface mount machineries. Need to interface with clients on technical issues and interact with parts vendors on procurement of surface mount parts. Please send resumes to takcheung@houstechinc.com

Purchasing Manager - Beaverton, OR        Posted on: 03/24/2008
Send resumes to oregonjob@gmail.com.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manage the purchasing function to support growth targets and business plan.

management of the purchasing staff and coordination with Program Managers.

Develop, implement and manage systems to support Vanguard’s and the customers’ requirements for key vendor selection, material procurement and cost reduction expectations.

Establish and maintain contacts with key suppliers to ensure visibility of future growth and plans supporting or impacting Vanguard.

Participate in business planning and decision making.

Maintain and approve the purchasing of supplies and services necessary for operations, including equipment, tools and materials.

Manage process for supplier qualification, selection and performance evaluations.

Monitor costs, schedule and performance of suppliers, component lead time issues and assist as necessary to support our production and delivery commitments.

Manage the negotiation of purchase contracts, scheduling and expediting of deliveries and maintenance of inventory levels.

Routinely evaluate price trends and establish price and performance objectives.

Develop and manage the supplier quotation process.

Monitor and evaluate purchasing metrics – including on-time delivery, quotations in process, inventory turns, MRB, receiving discrepancies and RTV.

REQUIREMENTS:

Experience and knowledge of electronics manufacturing operations and high level assembly/box build.

Thorough knowledge of purchasing operations and administrative functions. FourthShift MRP system knowledge desirable.

Five years experience in purchasing with knowledge of material control, contract law and international sourcing.

Degree in Business Administration. APICS certification or equivalent desirable.

Management experience in purchasing, planning and scheduling required.

Willingness to participate directly in the purchasing process.

Demonstrated ability to manage and implement long term projects.