Senior Manufacturing Engineer Manager Hayward, CA

Company: Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc
Location: Hayward
Posted on: February 1, 2025

Job Description:

Aperia is unlocking a new era of efficiency and sustainability for commercial vehicle fleets by developing innovative hardware and data analytics solutions. Inventors of the award-winning and disruptive Halo tm Automatic Tire Inflator and the cloud-delivered Halo Connect tire analytics platform. Aperia saves fleets thousands of hours of down-time every week, reduces the carbon footprint, and environmental impact of the freight industry. Join us as we expand our product offering and take the next steps on our journey toward bringing the "backbone of our economy" into the automation age.Your RoleAs a Senior Manufacturing Engineer Manager, you will be responsible for leading, building, and mentoring our manufacturing engineering team. This role requires a dynamic leader who can drive innovation, optimize processes, and ensure the highest quality standards in production operations. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of manufacturing systems, electro-mechanical systems, continuous improvement methodologies, and team leadership in a fast-paced production environment and expertise in high-volume manufacturing. This role reports directly to the COO and is located in our Hayward office.Your Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of manufacturing engineers and technicians by fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and professional growth.
• Develop and execute the manufacturing engineering strategy to ensure alignment with the company's business goals by leading cross-functional collaboration to implement advanced manufacturing technologies and methodologies.
• Continuously establish, monitor, and improve KPIs for manufacturing efficiency (yield and throughput), quality, and cost.
• Oversee the design, implementation, and optimization of manufacturing processes to ensure continuous improvement of yield, throughput, cost, and quality.
• Drive continuous process improvement initiatives by leveraging Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and/or similar methodologies, identify floor problems, and ensure effective troubleshooting.
• Manage large scale engineering projects, including new product introductions, packaging, ECOs, minor print updates, and facility upgrades when needed.
• Regularly ensure all manufacturing processes comply with industry, company policies, and ISO 9001 standards.
• Collaborate with R&D and product design teams to ensure manufacturing and scalability of new products.
• Continuously manage processes at our key suppliers, and manage high-volume suppliers of electronics and mechanical items.Skills/Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering (or similar) degree required.
  • Strong leadership skills and experience building high-performing teams in fast-paced work environments.
  • 10+ years of experience in high-volume, low-mix production processes in the Electro-mechanical, Automotive, Aerospace, or Medical industries.
  • High acuity/aptitude for electro-mechanical systems.
  • Proven expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies (certifications are a plus).
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to manage complex engineering projects.
  • In-depth knowledge of industry, ISO 9001 standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices.
  • Ability to interpret and review technical drawings and schematics, familiarity with CAD/CAM software, ERP systems, and automation technologies.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, preferably demonstrated by previous leadership roles.
  • Experience managing, mentoring, and building teams.
  • Experience with high-volume electronics and mechanical suppliers.
  • This role might require travel up to 10% of the time.Pay Range: $150,000 - $180,000*Base salary only. Salary is dependent on multiple factors including, but not limited to, experience and location.**Additional compensation may include equity, bonuses, stipends, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and long-term disability insurance.Apply for this job* indicates a required field
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