Manufacturing Engineering Manager
(Direct Placement for Client)

Sigma Design has collaborated with a with a global company seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineering Manager to join their facility in McMinnville, OR. This company has designed and manufactured transition metal carbides, thermionic and field electron sources for over two decades.

What Is Offered:

Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, & Vision) – Employee 100% covered, Dependents 80% covered, option of upgraded plan available. $500 wellness reimbursement annually. Company matches up to 3% of IRA contributions. Up to $3,000 tuition reimbursement annually.
PTO: Tired paid time off earned on each paid hour (excludes overtime). 8 holidays, including 1 day of your choosing. Up to 40 hours for Jury Duty.
Bonus: Discretionary bonuses that are typically paid out annually based on prior year company performance.
Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
$120,000 - $140,000 annually

Primary Function:
The Manufacturing Engineering Manager is responsible for leading a team of engineers and technicians supporting the production of high-tech components for electron microscopes, x-ray tubes, additive manufacturing systems, lithography tools, and metrology tools. This hands-on leader will oversee daily production support, drive process and cost improvements, implement new technologies, ensure quality compliance, and support supplier validation while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.

Essential Job Functions - Responsibilities:

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of manufacturing engineers and technicians
Ensure smooth daily production support and resolve technical issues
Drive process improvements to increase yield, throughput, and efficiency
Oversee cost reduction initiatives and resource optimization
Implement and validate new manufacturing equipment and processes
Ensure compliance with quality systems, regulatory standards, and documentation
Manage non-conformances, CAPAs, and root cause analysis activities
Collaborate with Supply Chain on supplier evaluation, qualification, and issue resolution
Support new product introduction (NPI) with scalable and cost-effective processes
Foster continuous improvement through Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen practices
Follow Business Technology policies to protect sensitive data and reduce information security occurrences

Education and Experience: (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities)

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Materials, or related field (Master’s a plus)
Minimum of 7+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in high-tech or regulated industries
3+ years of leadership experience managing engineers and/or technicians
Strong expertise in process development, equipment qualification, and problem-solving
Working knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 13485, AS9100, or equivalent quality systems
Proficiency with root cause analysis tools (8D, FMEA, 5-Why, Fishbone)
Proven success in continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen)
Experience with UHV, high voltage, or electron microscopy a plus
Excellent cross-functional communication and leadership skills
Background - Pass a post-offer background verification.

Work Environment
Standard office environment with normal amounts of office related conditions. Occasionally may be required to work in environmental conditions that emulate typical user environments in order to facilitate design testing and validation. Occasionally may be required to travel as required to other facilities, clients, or suppliers.

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