Director of Manufacturing Engineering - Premier PV

Requirements

• Define and execute long-term ME roadmap aligned with domestic content expansion and business strategy.
• Establish and manage KPIs for labor efficiency, throughput, scrap/rework, OTD, and cost per unit across sites.
• Standardize and optimize electrical assembly processes (wire processing, crimping, harness assembly, enclosure integration, torque-controlled fastening, electrical testing).
• Lead DFM/DFA, PFMEA, validation, control plans, and work instructions for NPIs and customer configurations.
• Develop automation and smart factory initiatives (wire processing automation, automated crimping/termination, inline electrical test, material handling, MES/traceability, analytics).
• Lead capacity expansion and capital planning; optimize plant layouts for scalable harness and enclosure assembly.
• Own ME budget and capital expenditures; deliver measurable reductions in cost per unit, labor hours, scrap, and rework.
• Ensure compliance with UL/NEC and customer electrical standards; maintain rigorous traceability and testing.
• Champion a zero-incident safety culture and cross-functional execution with Supply Chain, Quality, Product Engineering, and Operations.
• Build organizational capability; hire, mentor, and develop leaders and high-performing teams.
• Represent ME in executive forums; communicate strategy, risks, and results to senior leadership and customers.

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• PTO
• Sick leave
• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• FSA/HSA
• Disability coverages
• 401K plan with matching contributions