Description:
We are hiring a contract Pilot Manufacturing Line Engineer/Supervisor to lead a new production line that is being created to run low volume on a new product. This position involves helping to get this line up and running, staffing it with contract help, and leading the team to meet production goals.
You’ll be responsible for leading a production line of around 10 – 20 assemblers and technicians. Other responsibilities include:
Help hire and train new employees
Prioritize and manage workload with allocation of resources
Address concerns with line employees and maintain a safe, productive working environment
Assist in manufacturing process development in collaboration with Design & site Manufacturing engineers.
Assist in troubleshooting of new equipment, identifying and resolving issues under supervision.
Order materials, maintain inventory with revision level and record retention
Assist in establishing and documenting NPI production processes and revising them as conditions change.
Coordinate shipping of production orders
Make decisions to up-hold client's quality expectations. Manage quarantine of materials and manage sorting/retesting when required
Day to Day:
Install optical connector, manual process. Starting a new product and will have pilot line to ship to customer. Looking for someone to learn the technology and start bringing technicians and operators that will staff the line. Will working with 17 employees on the line. Responsible for mainlining stock. Will be A Degreed engineering and experience supervising employees. Will trouble equipment.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related STEM discipline, or a two-year technical degree with a long history of success in this type of role
Experience supervising a team of employees
Two or more years of process engineering or manufacturing experience
Basic troubleshooting skills and ability to support process optimization.
Experience with precision measurement equipment and methods.
Ability to analyze problems and contribute to developing practical solutions
Ability to work well in a team environment and resolve conflicts in the organization
Experience using Excel
Flexibility in taking on responsibilities outside the formal job description as required for the success of the project
You Will Excite Us If You Have:
Materials Planning experience
Experience with custom automated equipment
Experience with assembly of small components
Must Haves:
Worked with higher tech equipment.
Well organized and managed employees.
3-5 years of experiencing managing employees.
Good to Have:
Telecom experience, but not needed.
Notes:
Onsite
Hours: 40 hours a week, Flexible schedule estimated start time 7am
VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status