Omega Electronics Manufacturing Services · 2 months ago
Sr Manufacturing Engineering Manager
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$150K/yr - $200K/yr
10+ years expOmega Electronics Manufacturing Services is a company focused on manufacturing engineering processes. The Senior Manufacturing Engineering Manager will lead the engineering team to ensure operational excellence and compliance with quality standards in a high-mix, low-volume electronics environment.
ElectronicsIndustrialManufacturing
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor the Manufacturing and Process Engineering teams, overseeing daily workflow, resource allocation, and schedules
Demonstrate leadership through regular floor presence—coaching engineers in real time, assisting with line troubleshooting, and ensuring that engineering decisions are data-driven
Conduct performance evaluations, provide salary recommendations, and participate in recruitment and hiring decisions in collaboration with HR
Develop and coach team members to achieve measurable goals related to productivity, quality yield, and process standardization
Direct the development, documentation, and maintenance of manufacturing processes, including SMT, Through-Hole, Secondary, and System Assembly operations
Oversee the design and procurement of tooling (stencils, fixtures, wave solder pallets, press-fit tooling) to ensure timely readiness for production builds
Ensure all Manufacturing Process Instructions (MPIs), control plans, and work instructions are accurate, current, and compliant with customer and ISO/AS9100 requirements
Manage engineering support for NPIs and sustaining builds, ensuring DFM, ECO, and build readiness deliverables are completed on time
Review and approve First Article (FAI) documentation to ensure process stability and compliance prior to production release
Collaborate with Quality and Production to identify and eliminate root causes of process defects using structured problem-solving tools (8D, DMAIC, Fishbone, Pareto)
Analyze yield, scrap, and downtime data to identify trends and lead projects that reduce waste and improve throughput
Oversee cost-reduction initiatives through process re-engineering, tooling optimization, and best-practice implementation
Maintain active engagement with production and engineering teams to verify corrective actions and ensure defect-reduction initiatives are executed effectively
Coordinate cross-functional teams to implement process improvements and lead internal DRT (Defect Reduction) and CI (Continuous Improvement) meetings
Ensure accurate and timely flow of customer data, including BOMs, drawings, and build instructions
Serve as the primary technical liaison for customer DFM discussions, process reviews, and audit preparation
Support ISO 9001/AS9100 and ITAR compliance activities, internal audits, and external customer or regulatory audits
Partner with operations and quality leadership to align engineering standards with production execution and company KPIs
Develop and track key metrics including First Pass Yield (FPY), Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ), On-Time Delivery (OTD), and engineering response time
Prepare and present status reports, cost analyses, and improvement plans to senior management
Lead the transition and standardization of processes between the San Jose and Vietnam facilities, ensuring consistent process replication
Participate in capital equipment justification and process automation initiatives
Perform other duties as assigned by management
Qualification
Required
Bachelor degree required, Master degree in Engineering or a related field preferred
Minimum of 10 years of experience in electronics manufacturing, with at least 5 years in a leadership or management capacity
Proven experience leading technical teams in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment
Demonstrated hands-on engineering approach with strong floor presence; capable of leading by example and resolving process or quality issues alongside engineers and technicians
Comprehensive understanding of SMT, Through-Hole, and mechanical assembly processes
Familiarity with FactoryLogix MES and ERP systems
Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, SPC, and structured problem-solving tools
Ability to effectively interface with customers, executives, and cross-functional teams
Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills
Proficiency in MS Office, PDF editing tools, and engineering applications
U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (ITAR requirement)
Proven ability to lead and inspire a diverse technical team toward shared performance goals
Strong analytical reasoning and conflict-resolution abilities
Experienced in data-driven decision-making and KPI management
Quality-focused, detail-oriented, and proactive in identifying and mitigating process risks
Capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401K + Roth 401K
Vacation
Paid Holidays
Company
Omega Electronics Manufacturing Services
With over 18+ years experience managing some of the most complex EMS projects in the Silicon Valley, we understand the unique and dynamic support our customers require for success.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Chris Alessio
President & CEO
Recent News
2025-09-30
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