Operations Manager PCB Line

Federal Signal is searching for an Operations Manager responsible for ensuring and improving the performance productivity efficiency and profitability of departmental and organizational operations through the provision of effective methods and strategies to meet internal and external customer requirements.

Key Activities/Responsibilities:

• Oversee end-to-end PCB manufacturing processes including SMT solder reflow AOI coating and final assembly
• Collaborate with Electrical Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering on PCB design for manufacturability improvements. Partner with engineering to validate new PCB designs and ensure smooth New Product Introduction transitions.
• Ensure proper setup calibration and preventive maintenance of SMT equipment pick-and -place machines reflow ovens and inspection systems. Streamline SMT line changeovers rework processes and inspection workflows
• Drive waste reduction initiatives specific to PCB assembly such as changeover optimization defect reduction and IPC-driven best practices. Work with Quality engineering to manage PCB manufacturing ensuring RoHS compliance addressing non-conformances corrective actions and process audits.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain to mitigate risks related to component shortages long lead times or obsolescence.
• Maintains staff by recruiting selecting and training employees and providingpersonal growth opportunities.
• Develop goals for team members to align with organizational goals.
• Conduct risk assessments on new processes machines or materials used in PCB manufacturing.
• Provide technical troubleshooting support for PCB defects solder joint issues component placement challenges and thermal profile deviations.
• Ensure compliance with safety guidelines related to soldering operations chemical handling and equipment operation.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills / Job Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Industrial Engineering Electrical Engineering Electronics Engineering Technology operations management or related technical field required.
• In lieu of degree a minimum of 7-10 years of progressively responsible experience in PCB assembly SMT operations or electronics manufacturing leadership is required
• 7 years of Manufacturing experience required.
• IPC or Lean Six Sigma certifications strongly preferred
• Must be a good communicator work well with people and be able to work in a fast paced continually changing environment.
• Must have critical thinking and problem-solving skills be able to plan and organize and make sound decisions quickly

Wage Range: $88892 - $126989

Benefits of Employment

In addition to excellent career growth opportunities Federal Signal Corporation offers a wide array of benefits including: annual bonus potential insurance (life medical dental vision) paid holidays paid vacation 401(k) with matching contributions and tuition reimbursement. We provide our employees with a smoke-free drug-free workplace.

About Us

Federal Signal in University Park is a leading manufacturer and supplier of comprehensive systems and products used to protect people and property. Our products and integrated solutions include systems for campus and community alerting emergency vehicles first responder interoperable communications industrial communications and command and municipal networked security. Specific products include: lightbars and sirens public warning sirens and public safety software.

Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) builds and delivers equipment of unmatched quality that moves material cleans infrastructure and protects the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1901 Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal governmental industrial and commercial customers. Headquartered in Downers Grove IL with manufacturing facilities worldwide the Company operates two groups: Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems. For more information on Federal Signal visit:

The Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity age disability genetic information status as a protected veteran or any other protected category characteristic or trait under applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process contact Human Resources at .All other applications must be submitted online.

Required Experience:

Manager