Plant Engineering - Section Leader

Overview We are seeking a Plant Engineering - Section Leader to join our dynamic team of industry leading experts.
Under the direction of the Engineering Manager, you will be leading both SMT and FSS (Fountain Selective Solder) Production resources at Lutron's new manufacturing facility, drive the installation and validation of new equipment, institutionalize SMT and FSS processes within the facility, find root causes to quality issues and drive their resolutions, own the facility metrics of Efficiency, CPH, Utilization, OEE, Uptime, DPMO, AOIFC, PPM, and Execution Effected due to SMT and FSS.
Responsibilities As a uniquely qualified candidate, your main responsibilities will be: • Report and continuously review procedures to improve Efficiency, CPH, Utilization, OEE, Uptime, DPMO, AOIFC, PPM, and Execution Effected due to SMT and FSS.
• Troubleshoot and repair processes to the root cause.
Then fix the root cause.
• Drive continuous improvement within SMT and FSS to improve focusing on quality, utilization, and throughput metrics.
• Supervise New Product Introductions (NPIs) and communicate issues found to new product engineering teams.
• Create and refinement of convection oven profiles.
• Analyze and change Placement libraries and AOI inspection libraries.
• Develop SMT and FSS area technicians and operators to improve the area and take care of the people in the area.
• Plan, execute, and evaluate all levels of routine on QA & Process audits within SMT and FSS.
• Support Corporate SMT and FSS engineering team and management staff.
• Improve Lutron SMT and FSS Procedures which govern the assembly processes within all Lutron's facilities.
• Collaborate with the PCB design team to improve part/technology processing capabilities.
• Build relationships with all Lutron's facility SMT and FSS process owners and technical teams.
• Review PM procedures executed by Facility Equipment Support to reduce machine downtime.
• Review completion of corrective maintenance and assist in development of long-term corrective actions to minimize unplanned downtime.
• Assure a high standard of quality in your own work and in the work of your team via good process improvements, world class safety, and smart validation and review practices • Mentor and coach colleagues to expand the effectiveness of those around you • Lead by example.
Take a hands-on role in helping the team meet its deliverables.
Develop team members by actively working beside them to complete their tasks.
• Champion clear, concise communication of technical information backed by deep fundamental understanding of the underlying principles.
• Demonstrate proficiency in helping the team resolve complex, interdependent issues • Apply your expertise in whatever ways necessary to meet the needs of the business • Stay aligned to Lutron's culture and values: Be passionate Be flexible and adaptable to changing markets Be an innovative thinker Be customer focused Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
Minimum of 8 years' experience in a manufacturing environment.
Minimum of 2 years experience in a people leadership position.
Fluent in English and Spanish.
Knowledge of SMT and FSS processes preferred.
Demonstrable knowledge of implementing lean manufacturing processes.
Lutron is a design-driven technology company with a history of industry-disrupting innovation.
Since our invention of the rotary dimmer in 1959, we have become the world leader in smart lighting controls and automated shades, providing IoT products for millions of homes and buildings, including some of the most prestigious architecture around the world.
Lutron Electronics' position as the worldwide leader in innovative lighting control and shading solutions has enabled consistent, annual growth.
Our company has cultivated a reputation of unsurpassed quality, a broad range of technologies and product offerings, and a strong commitment to servicing our worldwide customers.
This has allowed the company to invest in developing new technologies and services, expand our technical capabilities and global presence, and to find and retain the best talent.
Build your career with Lutron where you will enjoy competitive compensation and benefits while exploring many options for continued growth and education.
Make a difference every day in our dynamic, people-centric, technology-driven organization.
For more information, view our website at www.lutron.com.
Lutron Electronics is an Equal Opportunity – Affirmative Action – Employer.
We welcome qualified, motivated applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.As a uniquely qualified candidate, your main responsibilities will be: • Report and continuously review procedures to improve Efficiency, CPH, Utilization, OEE, Uptime, DPMO, AOIFC, PPM, and Execution Effected due to SMT and FSS.
• Troubleshoot and repair processes to the root cause.
Then fix the root cause.
• Drive continuous improvement within SMT and FSS to improve focusing on quality, utilization, and throughput metrics.
• Supervise New Product Introductions (NPIs) and communicate issues found to new product engineering teams.
• Create and refinement of convection oven profiles.
• Analyze and change Placement libraries and AOI inspection libraries.
• Develop SMT and FSS area technicians and operators to improve the area and take care of the people in the area.
• Plan, execute, and evaluate all levels of routine on QA & Process audits within SMT and FSS.
• Support Corporate SMT and FSS engineering team and management staff.
• Improve Lutron SMT and FSS Procedures which govern the assembly processes within all Lutron's facilities.
• Collaborate with the PCB design team to improve part/technology processing capabilities.
• Build relationships with all Lutron's facility SMT and FSS process owners and technical teams.
• Review PM procedures executed by Facility Equipment Support to reduce machine downtime.
• Review completion of corrective maintenance and assist in development of long-term corrective actions to minimize unplanned downtime.
• Assure a high standard of quality in your own work and in the work of your team via good process improvements, world class safety, and smart validation and review practices • Mentor and coach colleagues to expand the effectiveness of those around you • Lead by example.
Take a hands-on role in helping the team meet its deliverables.
Develop team members by actively working beside them to complete their tasks.
• Champion clear, concise communication of technical information backed by deep fundamental understanding of the underlying principles.
• Demonstrate proficiency in helping the team resolve complex, interdependent issues • Apply your expertise in whatever ways necessary to meet the needs of the business • Stay aligned to Lutron's culture and values: Be passionate Be flexible and adaptable to changing markets Be an innovative thinker Be customer focusedBachelor's degree in Engineering.
Minimum of 8 years' experience in a manufacturing environment.
Minimum of 2 years experience in a people leadership position.
Fluent in English and Spanish.
Knowledge of SMT and FSS processes preferred.
Demonstrable knowledge of implementing lean manufacturing processes.
Lutron is a design-driven technology company with a history of industry-disrupting innovation.
Since our invention of the rotary dimmer in 1959, we have become the world leader in smart lighting controls and automated shades, providing IoT products for millions of homes and buildings, including some of the most prestigious architecture around the world.
Lutron Electronics' position as the worldwide leader in innovative lighting control and shading solutions has enabled consistent, annual growth.
Our company has cultivated a reputation of unsurpassed quality, a broad range of technologies and product offerings, and a strong commitment to servicing our worldwide customers.
This has allowed the company to invest in developing new technologies and services, expand our technical capabilities and global presence, and to find and retain the best talent.
Build your career with Lutron where you will enjoy competitive compensation and benefits while exploring many options for continued growth and education.
Make a difference every day in our dynamic, people-centric, technology-driven organization.
For more information, view our website at www.lutron.com.
Lutron Electronics is an Equal Opportunity – Affirmative Action – Employer.
We welcome qualified, motivated applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.