Manager, Manufacturing Engineering

Rapiscan Systems | AS&E, an OSI Systems Company is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager based out of Billerica, MA.

We are proud to be a trusted provided of advanced x-ray technologies for ports, borders, military, high-threat facilities and critical infrastructure all over the world. Be a part of our mission to provide our customers with best-in-class cargo and vehicle screening systems and services so they can combat terrorism, trade fraud, drug and weapon smuggling, and illegal immigration.

Lead and manage a cross-site Manufacturing Engineering team focused on New Product Development, Industrial Engineering Strategy and Revenue Product Sustainment.  This role position is to develop manufacturing strategies, provide leadership and manage the transition of new product introduction through all phases of the NPI process. This requires a high level of collaboration, hands-on involvement and leading cross-functional teams to ensure design for manufacturability and test are embedded into the NPI process early on. Achieving lean designs and effective build processes will be obtained through use of Design for Manufacturing, FMEA’s and deployment of Lean Manufacturing methods.

In addition, this role will drive the overall US Security manufacturing strategy focused on site strategy, make/buy decisions, space utilization improvement and factory setup.  This person will be a key leader on the Operations Team, responsible for positioning the manufacturing business for continued business growth and acceleration toward the future. 

This is an onsite position based in Billerica, MA.  Some, infrequent travel is required to familiarize with other product lines and to manage other business locations.  As part of the site strategies to be defined, some businesses may shift locations and extended, brief travel may be required.

• Drive cost-down initiatives through sustaining engineering.
• Manage a team of manufacturing engineers responsible for generating work instructions, production support and revenue delivery.
• Identify, setup and lead projects that focus on continuous improvement, improved space utilization and cycle time reduction.
• Serve as the central node for manufacturing strategy and championing the strategy within other functional areas.
• Provide leadership and management oversight to the Manufacturing and Test Engineering teams.
• Lead the Operations Team in and through the NPI process.
• Develop product integration and test strategies, including make vs. buy decisions and BOM structures, early in the NPD lifecycle to help optimize the design to achieve the lowest possible product cost and labor hours.
• Collaborate with Engineering and other organizational departments to lead and facilitate DFx and PFMEA cycles.
• Champion Lean Manufacturing initiatives, including value stream mapping, RCCA reviews, Kaizen events, cellular manufacturing, kanban, etc. Provide coaching and development to employees and provide hands-on leadership.
• Develop product integration documentation and test fixtures.
• As necessary, train internal and external personnel on Rapiscan standards,
• Uphold the company’s core values of Integrity, Innovation, Accountability, and Teamwork
• Demonstrate behavior consistent with the company’s Code of Ethics and Conduct
• It is the responsibility of every employee to report to their manager or a member of senior management any quality problems or defects in order for corrective action to be implemented and to avoid recurrence of the problem
• Duties may be modified or assigned at any time to meet the needs of the business.

• Education: High School Diploma required, Mechanical Engineering degree preferred
• Minimum 10 years work experience in a capital equipment environment
• Experience in New Product Development environments leading efficient transition of product into production
• Strong background in Lean Manufacturing and Design for manufacturing techniques.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills and ability to interact in a technical environment.
• Familiarization with Industrial Engineering and factory setup
• Additional skills in process development, process and quality improvements, and root cause problem solving.
• Experience setting up, transitioning and/or closing factories a plus. Similarly, experience with manufacturing site location strategy is also a plus.
• Uphold the company’s core values of Integrity, Innovation, Accountability, and Teamwork
• Demonstrate behavior consistent with the company’s Code of Ethics and Conduct
• It is the responsibility of every employee to report to their manager or a member of senior management any quality problems or defects in order for corrective action to be implemented and to avoid recurrence of the problem
• Duties may be modified or assigned at any time to meet the needs of the business.

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The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location and date of hire. Please note that the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

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OSI Systems, Inc. has three operating divisions: (a) Security, providing security and inspection systems, turnkey security screening solutions and related services; (b) Healthcare, providing patient monitoring, diagnostic cardiology and anesthesia systems; and (c) Optoelectronics and Manufacturing, providing specialized electronic components and electronic manufacturing services for original equipment manufacturers with applications in the defense, aerospace, medical and industrial markets, among others.