Process Engineering Manager (Power Amplifiers) Job at Acara Solutions, Mountain View, CA

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  • Acara Solutions
  • Mountain View, CA

Job Description


Acara Solutions has been providing aerospace/defense and advanced manufacturing firms with our staffing services nationally for over 65 years. Our Mountain View, CA (San Jose) aerospace client is looking for a Process Engineering Manager to join their organization as a salaried direct employee. The salary target is $175K plus bonus, with some flexibility. 

This is mainly an onsite position. Power amplifier process experience is a must. 

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Citizen government security clearance. 

This role is responsible for optimizing and improving the efficiency of each of the manufacturing processes. Identifying and implementing continuous improvement, the improvement shall include and not be limited to Yield, Throughput, Productivity, Price of nonconformities and Cost of sales.  Ensure the smooth functioning of the production lines, develop new techniques, and modify existing processes. 

  • Ensures continuous improvement in process, cost, quality, and production.

  • Identify opportunities by analyzing process data and metrics.

  • Optimize current processes to meet all customer and internal requirements.

  • Facilitates team to critically review current processes for effectiveness, quality, and simplification.

  • Develops processes for high efficiency and cost effectiveness.

  • Develop, sustain, and improve process related documentation.

  • Eliminates waste using lean principles.

  • Responsible for all aspects of lean deployment and six sigma activities.

  • Implements appropriate sustainable process controls.

  • Provide process data analytics for process monitoring, diagnosis, and optimization.

  • Monitor, measure and monetize projects and actions post implementation to quantify improvement.

  • Performs risk assessments and implements appropriate risk mitigation strategies.

  • Designs, runs, tests, and qualifies systems and processes.

  • Perform process design, development, and implementation of capital projects.

  • Analyze and trouble shoot process problems to make continuous and permanent improvements.

  • Develops in depth knowledge of organizations business lines and products.

  • Implements innovative business and technical solutions to improve operational effectiveness.

  • Provide leadership and mentorship to employees. 

  • Provide support and guidance to team to meet daily work demands.  

  • Interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

  • Provide training/training programs as needed. 

  • Ensures compliance with company and industry standards. 

  • Continuously promote right first time and drive first pass yield. 

Job Requirements

Required Skills / Qualifications:

BSEE (a PHD in Mechanical, Electrical a plus)

Min 5 years of managerial experience leading process engineering teams. 

Min 3 years of experience with  power amplifiers.

Min 2 years of RF experience. 

General knowledge of Microsoft Office and ERP/MRP Software.

Follows all import/export requirements, consulting with facility import/export personnel as required.

Knowledge of ISO9k and/or AS9100.

Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing/6 Sigma/Kaizen.

Knowledge of specific software (design, analysis, ERP…

Demonstrated leadership skills and capabilities.  

Black belt Lean/ 6 sigma certification.

5S implementations.

Leading Gemba and Kaizen events.

Min 1 year of xperience with CAD software/ AUTO CAD.

Min 5 years of SPC/CPK/DOE experience. 

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Citizen government security clearance.

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. The Aleron companies welcome and encourage applications from diverse candidates, including people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.

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