Sr. Manager, Manufacturing Engineering & Automation
Alhambra, California
Emcore Aerospace and Defense Sector designs and manufactures high performance fiber optic and Quartz MEMs gyros and navigation systems for aerospace and defense applications. We are a rapidly growing sector of the business which requires complex logistics and production ramps to meet the new demands. My group explores new and innovative manufacturing techniques and automation to create better quality, lower cost, improved performance, and vertical integration. We are known as the Process Innovation Group.At Emcore, I am responsible for overseeing all automation, equipment, DFM, additive design, new vertical production, and new product process design.I manage automation, additive manufacturing, innovative process development, and cost reduction/performance improvement for both the headquarter in Alhambra and our Systron Donner branch in Concord California. At any moment my team will handle over 40 active improvement or equipment projects. Responsible for sourcing and integrating custom automation solutions into the line, our team is responsible building up completely new manufacturing lines using lean and six sigma methods.Manage R&D efforts for advanced laser transceivers, light modulators, and precision wound fiber optic coils.Company leader in engineering for additive manufacturing technologies. Trained to Black Belt Six Sigma level.Ensure the line is running to optimal efficiency and operators have what they need to meet demands.This is an extremely well rounded position which requires sharp skills in management, electronics, manufacturing, automation, and lean culture. Lead a team of industrial and mechanical engineers while also overseeing all line equipment.