Project Engineering Senior Manager

TTM Technologies, Inc. Publicly Traded US Company, NASDAQ (TTMI) Top-5 Global Printed Circuit Board Manufacturer

About TTM

TTM Technologies, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of technology solutions including engineered systems, radio frequency ( RF ) components and RF microwave / microelectronic assemblies, and quick-turn and technologically advanced printed circuit boards ( PCBs ).

TTM stands for time-to-market, representing how TTM's time-critical, one-stop manufacturing services enable customers to shorten the time required to develop new products and bring them to market.

Summary :

Leads a multi-discipline engineering team during design and development activities for electronic components, equipment, and systems.

Responsibilities include achievement of the technical, budget and schedule commitments of the Project. Directed activities start at product conceptualization and conclude with a successful transition to production and a satisfactorily performing system in the field.

Primary Engineering point of contact for Project / Program Management, Customers, Manufacturing, Quality and other support organizations.

Must have experience leading teams of engineers on projects from concept to delivery.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Participate in the evaluation of Request for Proposals (RFPs) and review the Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) estimate for the engineering development phase.

Coordinate the engineering inputs to the proposal. Review and approve the technical proposal.

• Manage the execution of all technical activities for a project, including meeting the schedule and budget constraints for the engineering activities
• Primary point of contact for Project / Program Management organization for all engineering program activities
• Serve as the communicator and arbiter of technical interchanges internally and with the customer
• Manage assigned development Engineering personnel from varied Engineering disciplines, equipment, lab space, etc.
• Conduct Engineering status meetings and technical reviews, and ensure all issues and actions are tracked to closure
• Generate, track and update the engineering portion of the project’s Integrated Master Schedule.
• Initiate, manage and coordinate all technical design reviews.
• Ensure that specialized engineering support, such as reliability, maintainability, thermal design, structural analysis and electromagnetic compatibility, are included in designs and reviews, where appropriate.
• Approve project technical documents
• Serve as Engineering Review Board (ERB) chairperson
• Manage technical risks and associated mitigation plans
• Collect and report Engineering status and metrics, including EV, to Project / Program Management and Senior Management
• Ensure product and process integrity is addressed throughout all project phases.
• Initiate and manage a formal design to cost program, with guidance.
• Support subcontract activities by overseeing suppliers’ technical activities, including specification compliance, technical document review, attendance at design review meetings, witnessing of qualification and production tests
• Investigate all component failure trends and apply good engineering practices to effect permanent solutions.
• Manages projects with major development activities in multiple disciplines. This level of project would typically be more complex, span 1 to 2 years, and have a significant NRE budget.
• Has a proven track record as an Engineering Project Manager including :

Successfully led one or more projects with significant development content.

Consistently runs projects close to 0.95 CPI / SPI.

Routinely hits milestones regardless of project dynamics.

Demonstrated leadership focus, direction, and commitment.

• Occasional travel requiring overnight stays may be required. Airline travel must be acceptable
• Must have a background that would permit the U.S. Department of Defense to issue a Secret clearance when necessary for work on a project that requires such a clearance

Minimum Required Education and Experience :

• Education : Bachelor’s Degree, in Engineering
• Experience : Minimum of 10 years of development experience with 5 years of managerial experience.

TTM offers a variety of health and well-being benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, 401k, flexible spending and health savings accounts, accident benefits, life insurance, disability benefits, paid vacation & holidays.

Benefits are available on the 1st of the month following date of hire. For some positions, only PTO and holiday benefits are offered.

Compensation ranges for roles at TTM Technologies varies depending on a wide array of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets;

experience and training; certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

At TTM Technologies, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on each individual set of circumstances.

A reasonable estimate of the current range is :

$109,862 - $193,205

Additional compensation : An annual or quarterly company bonus may apply based on position assignment. Positions hired for alternative shift may be eligible for a shift premium based on the assigned shift and location.

• Must comply with TTM Export Control Policies and Procedures and all applicable laws including ITAR, EAR and OFAC including but not limited to : a) being able to identify ITAR product on the manufacturing floor and understand that access to these products and related technical data is restricted to only US Citizens and US Permanent Residents;
• b) recognition of Foreign Person visitors by badge differentiation; c) understand and follow authorization procedures for bringing foreign visitors into facilities (VAL);

d) understand the Export and ITAR requirements for shipments leaving the US; e) manage vendor approvals for ITAR manufacturing and services.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.