Director of Process Engineering

TTM Technologies, Inc. – Publicly Traded US Company, NASDAQ (TTMI) – Top-5 Global Printed Circuit Board Manufacturer

TTM Technologies, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of technology products, including mission systems, radio frequency (“RF”) components, RF microwave/microelectronic assemblies, and technologically advanced printed circuit boards (“PCB”s). TTM stands for time-to-market, representing how TTM's time-critical, one-stop design, engineering and manufacturing services enable customers to reduce the time required to develop new products and bring them to market.

Additional information can be found at www.ttm.com

The Director of Process Engineering is responsible for providing leadership and direction to the process engineering group engaged in the manufacturing/test for complex electronics, including SMT, Wirebond, Die Attach, environmental testing and electrical testing.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for setting the engineering vision and strategy to meet overall long- and short-term company goals. This includes definition and communication of goals, key objectives, and metrics.

• Ensures that process engineering meets the business needs of the company as they relate to capabilities, processes, technologies, and capacity.  Stays current with related manufacturing trends.

• Develops and enforces a culture of strong engineering discipline including robust process definition, extensive testing prior to production implementation, robust change management processes, clear and complete manufacturing instructions, statistical process monitoring and control, proactive error proofing, etc.

• Develops and maintains tactical and strategic plans to achieve the proper balance of process development and process maintenance.  Ensures metrics are in place to monitor performance against the goals and takes appropriate corrective actions as required.

• Ensures that structured problem-solving techniques are used and that adequate validation is performed for any issues being address or changes being made.

• Prioritizes and coordinates resolution of problems related to equipment, safety, product, quality or process issues.

• Ensures adequate equipment capacity and process capability.

• Responsible to for Capital Expenditure tracking and qualification of new equipment.

• Implements plans to improve process capability using statistical analysis.

• Interfaces with customers on product design, product needs and product issues.

• Root cause analysis of issues associated with the plant.

• Evaluation of equipment through DOE and capability testing.

• Maintain the necessary communications and effective relationships with other company functions required to support the operation.

• Supports business development proposals and engineering efforts by providing technical resources necessary.

• Key member of site Technical Review Board (TRB).

• Develops and maintains an effective process engineering organization through the selection, training, development, compensation and motivation of all personnel assigned to their organization. Recommends and approves organizational structures and staffing requirements in support of company business objectives.

• Complies with laws, company policy and procedures including but not limited to Equal Opportunity Employment, Affirmative Action, Business Ethics, EPA, OSHA and other federal, state and local regulatory agencies.

• Other duties as required.

Essential Knowledge and Skills:

• Able to exhibit a professional manner in dealing with superiors, colleagues, and customers

• Thorough knowledge of process improvement methodologies to include SPC, Root Cause Analysis, Design of Experiments, and Problem Solving techniques

• Knowledgeable on labor issues including safety, security, employee relations, scheduling and training

• Experience with electronics manufacturing processes and AS9100 requirements

• Ability to read, write and communicate in English to the degree necessary to perform the job

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related science required

• 10 years’ experience in engineering processes in electronics manufacturing industry technology with prior management experience, preferably in the Aerospace & Defense market

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TTM offers a variety of health and well-being benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, 401K, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, accident benefits, life insurance, disability benefits, paid vacation & holidays. Benefits are available 1st of the month following date of hire.

Compensation for roles at TTM Technologies varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set and level of experience. As required by local law, TTM provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that my be hired in New York, California and Colorado. For California-based roles, compensation ranges are based upon specific physical locations.

Export Statement:
Must comply with TTM Export Control Policies and Procedures and all applicable laws including ITAR, EAR and OFAC including but not limited to: a) being able to identify ITAR product on the manufacturing floor and understand that access to these products and related technical data is restricted to only US Citizens and US Permanent Residents; b) recognition of  Foreign Person visitors by badge differentiation; c) understand and follow authorization procedures for bringing foreign visitors into facilities (VAL); d) understand the Export and ITAR requirements for shipments leaving the US; e) manage vendor approvals for ITAR manufacturing and services.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.