Director, Manufacturing Engineering

Director, Manufacturing Engineering - North America

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About Us

Spellman High Voltage Electronics Corporation, a family owned business for over 75 years, takes pride in powering progress in health, security, and quality of life. We are key partners with the world’s leading medical devices, semiconductor, scientific analytics, and industrial systems manufacturers. When they want to push the limits of what’s possible with high voltage applications, they turn to us to make it happen.

While Spellman is not a household name, our products are used to make and power many of the most advanced technologies that make modern life possible. With design and manufacturing sites in North America, Europe, and Asia, we have become the preferred provider of high voltage power solutions for OEMs pushing the boundaries of technology around the world by designing and producing the products they need to power progress.

About the Job

Lead North America manufacturing engineering operations. Oversee development, implementation, and optimization of manufacturing processes, leading a team of engineers to ensure efficient production, high quality standards, and cost-effectiveness. Responsibilities include designing and improving manufacturing techniques, equipment, workflows, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Strong technical expertise, leadership skills, and a deep understanding of manufacturing operations are required.

What You Will Do

• Direct the North America manufacturing engineering group, focusing on process improvements to increase efficiency, eliminate waste, and enhance product quality using methodologies like Lean Manufacturing, automation, IoT, and interactive applications.
• Lead cross-functional teams in designing, developing, and implementing new manufacturing processes and equipment, managing project timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
• Analyze manufacturing costs, identify reduction opportunities, and implement strategies to optimize costs.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, develop work instructions, and implement corrective measures for quality issues, maintaining PMEA and Control Plans.
• Collaborate with operations, design engineering, quality assurance, and supply chain departments to ensure alignment and smooth operations.
• Review product roadmaps with engineering and align operational capabilities.
• Coordinate with NPI teams, engineering, operations, and quality to ensure smooth transitions from development to production.
• Develop standard practices and capabilities across manufacturing sites, fostering synergy.
• Manage departmental expenses and CAPEX budgets.
• Review GP and CM data and develop improvement initiatives.
• Travel up to 50% to manufacturing sites may be required.

What You Need

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven leadership and team management abilities.
• Extensive experience in manufacturing engineering, including process development, equipment selection, automation, tooling, and production optimization.
• Understanding of safety regulations and compliance requirements.
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• Master’s degree in engineering management or related field preferred. DOE, Statistical Analysis, LEAN background highly desirable.
• 15+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in electronics, with at least 5 years in management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, Auto-Cad (LT), ERP systems.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership skills.
• Mechanical fixture design experience.
• Factory automation experience.

Working Conditions

Standard office environment. Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods, perform manual activities, and lift up to 34 pounds occasionally. On-site presence at Hauppauge, NY required.

Salary range: $199,636 - $232,183, commensurate with experience.

Equal employment opportunity statement and accommodation contact info included.