Front-End Engineering Manager

TTM Technologies, Inc. – Publicly Traded US Company, NASDAQ (TTMI) – Top-5 Global Printed Circuit Board ManufacturerAbout TTMTTM Technologies, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of technology products, including mission systems, radio frequency (“RF”) components, RF microwave/microelectronic assemblies, and technologically advanced printed circuit boards (“PCB”s). TTM stands for time-to-market, representing how TTM's time-critical, one-stop design, engineering and manufacturing services enable customers to reduce the time required to develop new products and bring them to market.Additional information can be found at www.ttm.comThe Front-End Engineering Manager will oversee the Read-in, BOM, CAM, Programming and Methods Engineering (planning) functions and interface with IT programming support, production managers, process engineers, sales representations and customers to ensure efficiency and quality of job orders.                                                                               Duties and Responsibilities:Review and analyze customer design data and artwork to specify and manipulate circuit board designs paying close attention to specifications, tolerances, panel layout and process capabilitiesRecommend and implement solutions for customer designs that consider customer needs, production requirements and financial impactMeet and present alternative capabilities to customers regarding any technical difficultiesCreate and maintain manufacturing documentation to include work instructions and proceduresAudit processes, procedures and tools for CAM, Planning and ProgrammingProvide sales organization and field engineers with technical support in reviewing customer requirements and manufacturabilityMaintain capabilities matrix to assist the Front-End departments in planning/tooling job ordersCollect, review and analyze Front End metrics information for reporting to site GM.Assist departmental leads to prioritize workflow while keeping in mind the ever changing demand and deviations of client needsPerform administrative duties such as conducting performance appraisals, completing disciplinary forms, approval of timesheets and documentation of attendance and tardinessOversee and proactively address operations and employee relations issuesResponsible for maintaining acceptable shift morale and a culture of teamworkIdentify, conduct and participate in production and safety trainingWork with department managers to implement company polices and goalsInterface with the IT department for Script updates.Essential Knowledge and Skills:Profic...