What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager Production Test position at CAES?
Frontgrade is the largest provider of analog and radiation hardened technology for the United States aerospace and defense industry.
From human spaceflight and space exploration, to missile defense and electronic warfare, to healthcare solutions addressing COVID-19, our talented team develop high performing electronic solutions that work the first time, every time.
Are you looking to be part of the Space Evolution? Where innovation and ideas go hand-in-hand? Then come join the Frontgrade Team!
Overview
We are seeking a Production Control Manager to manage all production and support functions for the assigned value streams - including product assembly and test manufacturing engineering, field service engineering and support, and the transition of new products to manufacturing. The majority of the product lines supported will be antenna based.
Responsibilities
- Manage a team of Assemblers, Operators and/or RF Microwave Test Technicians and manages product output and quality (the work of this team includes tuning modules, CCAs and subsystems)
- Conduct daily cell meetings to review output, goals, yield and production related issues
- Communicate results of daily cell meetings to management at daily Value Stream meetings
- Help to set and communicate daily output goals for the team and remove roadblocks that are affecting output and/or quality
- Create weekly reports that include output and yield for each product - use rework and yield data to analyze trends and report unfavorable trends to management
- Place an extreme importance on quality including leading your team in the areas of strictly following documented procedures, double-checking work and error-proofing processes
- Conducts process confirmations to ensure standard work processes are being followed
- Identify and address non-compliance, looking for continuous improvement opportunities
- Ensure all operational processes are carried out in accordance with quality systems and procedures
- Ensure 5S practices are adhered to and sustained within work areas
- Ensures that Safety, Health and Environmental compliance is included as part of everyday activities
- Participates in staff selection, performance management (including evaluation and discipline), coaching training and employee development, while ensuring compliance to legal and company requirements
- Interface with engineering, quality, planning and other support groups to get the support and assistance needed to resolve issues that are affecting quality and/or deliveries
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or accredited GED
- 8 years of experience in a lead, supervisor or management role with manufacturing or electronics
- Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience supervising technical personnel
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to communicate ideas and technical/production issues to engineering and management
- Ability to respond to changing situations
- Attention to detail
- Previous work in a technical environment
- Technical AS Degree
- Experience with RF Microwave manufacturing
- Project experience with Lean or Six Sigma principles and tools
BENEFITS
We take care of our people and provide competitive health, wealth and wellbeing benefits - from day one. You'll also discover learning and development opportunities so you can take your career to the next level - and beyond.
Other benefits include:
- Competitive Benefits: Medical (FSA HSA), Dental, and Vision
- Immediate 401K Vesting/Matching
- Career Opportunity and Growth
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Student Loan Repayment
- Generous PTO and 11 paid holidays per year
- 8 weeks of 100% Paid Family Leave
ABOUT Frontgrade
Frontgrade is the largest provider of analog and radiation hardened technology for the United States aerospace and defense industry. From human spaceflight and space exploration, to missile defense and electronic warfare, to healthcare solutions addressing COVID-19, our talented team develop high performing electronic solutions that work the first time, every time.
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER
At Frontgrade we welcome differences and celebrate new ideas. We believe the diversity of our people inspires our creativity and drives our innovation. Everyone is welcome here, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability for any part of the employment process, please email
Cobham is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and embraces diversity in our employee population. It is the policy of Cobham to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. Cobham will refrain from discharging, or otherwise discriminating against, employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants.
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