Careers Sr. Manufacturing Engineer
LOCATION:
Sunnyvale, California US
WHO WE ARE:
Kaleidescape designs, develops and manufactures movie servers that have changed the way families enjoy movies and music in their homes. The award winning Kaleidescape System combines an engaging user interface, outstanding industrial design, and unique online services that set new standards in the consumer electronics industry.
Kaleidescape was founded in 2001 and is based in Sunnyvale, California. Research and development are done by Kaleidescape Canada, Inc., based in Waterloo, Ontario. Our products are available through custom-installation dealers and distributors throughout the world. For additional information, please visit us at: www.kaleidescape.com.
Production Responsibilities
- Manage technical activities at and communications with our contract manufacturers.
- Define reports necessary to track contract manufacturer process yields, identify areas for improvement, drive improvement implementation and minimize production costs.
- Review, communicate and implement engineering changes at contract manufacturer.
- Monitor and report on product repair activities, in-house and at contract manufacturer, to identify design, process and supplier weaknesses.
- Work with Engineering and contract manufacturer to implement corrective actions to improve product reliability.
- Establish quality standards and control plans with contract manufacturer. Perform periodic supplier audits.
- Provide day-to-day support to contract manufacturer technical staff.
New Product Development Responsibilities
- Be an active participant in new product design, providing input as the subject matter expert in the areas of manufacturability and testability ensuring products are designed to minimize production costs.
- Work with Engineering and suppliers to develop and implement test fixtures and software.
- Drive the development and implementation of manufacturing documentation (interconnect wiring diagrams/schematics, theory of operations, test procedures, troubleshooting guides, etc.).
- Train manufacturing personnel on test process, test equipment and test software.
Skills
- Demonstrated ability to drive change, challenge the status quo and champion new activities
- Ability to motivate others to change and manage implementation effectively
- Ability to work independently and as a team member in a fast-paced environment, with a focus on continuous improvement
- Excellent problem solving skills and a passion for driving improvements
- Strong written, verbal and presentation skills
- Well organized and detail-oriented
- Experience with root cause analysis of complex products
- Must be able to negotiate conflicts and balance priorities to provide positive win-win results
- Working knowledge of regulatory requirements and safety standards for electronic products
- Verbal and written proficiency in Spanish desirable
Education/Training
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
- Master's degree desirable
Experience
- 7+ years of technical leadership in a production/manufacturing environment, with 5+ years of those involving complex electronics system production.
- Experience with electronic manufacturing process analysis and optimization.
- Experience with product failure root cause analysis and corrective action implementation, including test, process and design changes.
- Experience working with contract manufacturers, managing teams external to the company.
- Experience in rapid growth, entrepreneurial environment a plus.
Travel
Travel to contract manufacturing locations in Mexico required on a quarterly basis.
Kaleidescape offers competitive compensation and benefits. Employees have a unique opportunity to participate in building a great company and share in its success through profit sharing and stock options.
To apply for this position, please send your resume to careers-MFG@kaleidescape.com.
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