Flex · 8 hours ago
Director, Operations Engineering
Buffalo Grove, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
8+ years expFlex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. The Director, Operations Engineering role is responsible for managing the engineering department, focusing on automation solutions and project management to meet manufacturing specifications.
ElectronicsManufacturingProduct Design
Responsibilities
Able to manage/develop/coach automation engineering team to meet automation goals
Able to design from low to complex automation solutions for Final Assembly, Testing and Packaging including equipment, processes and tools
Participate in design reviews. Understand mechanical drawings, electrical and pneumatic diagrams identifying potential risk and errors
Manage projects within budget and time constraints
Willing to travel and collaborate with sites on automation requirement
Able to forecast diligently on execution plan with interest to achieve implementation
Manage startup efforts, commission automation system and training for engineers plus technician
Implement cost effective automation, with transparent quotation process
Provide status reports as per established schedule with ability to drive for implementation
Ability to identify and manage areas of risk in design documentation/specifications
Prepare and maintain documentation related to the operation of the automation equipment
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience and training plus a minimum of 8 years of management experience
High speed automation experience
Great leadership and communication experience
Experience in large size companies
Manufacturing experience
Establish and drive initiatives for department and production KPIs
Ability to hire and/or move resources across the organization in order to meet priorities and deadlines
Understanding of medical validation processes (IQ/OQ/PQ)
Experience in building an organization
Support of a 24/7 production operation
Experience in an FDA regulated manufacturing environment (Medical Device, Pharmaceutical, Food or Consumer industries)
Preferred
A Master's or MBA degree is preferred
Molding experience is preferred
FDA Audit Experience (Preferred)
Company
Flex
Flex designs, manufactures, and supplies electronics products for the industrial sector.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$200MKey Investors
CienaSilver Lake
2023-11-29Post Ipo Equity
2003-03-03Post Ipo Equity· $200M
1994-03-25IPO
Leadership Team
Revathi Advaithi
Chief Executive Officer
Kevin Krumm
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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