Electronic/Mechanical Production Manager

Electronic/Mechanical Production Manager

Electronic/Mechanical Production Manager

Change slows for no one. We all get a choice to either step out of the way and let uncertainty and opportunity go whizzing by or get out in front of it. At Street Smart, we team up with others bent on turning corners instead of cutting them. We are a team of technical and operational experts who relentlessly and intelligently merge on-demand safety equipment with the latest new-era technologies. We design, configure, deliver, and support traffic safety equipment solutions and pioneering technology integrations for road repair, construction projects large and small, security and events across North America.

Street Smart continues growing at an accelerated pace due to the Street Smart Way of doing business and expanding into growing markets. We believe in treating our customers and team members as stakeholders in the business instead of a means to an end. Due to our continued growth, we are seeking a motivated and growth-oriented person to join our team as the Electronic/Mechanical Production Manager at our Missoula, MT location. This position is exempt, full-time, and reports to the VP of R&D Engineering Operations.

The Electronic/Mechanical Production Manager is responsible for overseeing the production of electronic traffic control equipment, ensuring efficient operations, high-quality output, and effective inventory management. This role involves leading production and warehouse teams, coordinating component procurement, planning production schedules, and maintaining adherence to quality standards. Additionally, the Production Manager proactively identifies and mitigates supply chain risks while ensuring that repair and calibration services meet key performance indicators (KPIs). Success in this role requires strong leadership, problem-solving abilities, and technical expertise in electrical/mechanical test systems. This role requires a hands-on leader with a strong technical background and a passion for continuous learning and process improvement.

Some of the key responsibilities include:

• Oversee the operations of a production facility specializing in electronic traffic control equipment.
• Lead, mentor, and manage the production and warehouse teams to ensure timely and high-quality outputs.
• Coordinate component purchasing, production planning, and quality assurance.
• Collaborate with sales and engineering departments to track inventory needs.
• Monitor long lead-time items and inform leadership of potential risks while implementing mitigation strategies.
• Ensure repair and calibration services consistently meet or exceed KPIs.
• Test and validate production hardware before initial deployment.
• Diagnose, repair, and validate hardware returned from the field before re-deployment.
• Build and test production cables as needed.
• Accurately document created items, including wiring diagrams, mechanical fixes, and Bills of Materials (BOMs) for future procurement.
• Maintain thorough documentation of test and validation results for serviced hardware or cabling.
• Assist in maintaining calibration certifications for bench-top test equipment.
• Maintain automated test fixtures and ensure their proper functionality.
• Develop and implement light electrical, electronic, and mechanical solutions for emergent issues, documenting final solutions.
• Provide training to team members and technicians as needed.
• Continuously develop technical skills through allotted learning and self-improvement time.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

This could be a great fit for you if you possess:

• Strong understanding of electrical/mechanical test and measurement systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electronic schematics and understand component-level functionality.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently.
• Hands-on experience with hand tools for light assembly and disassembly of production hardware.
• Light mechanical skills for hardware repair and design improvement suggestions.
• Advanced soldering and rework skills, including:
  • Lead-free soldering (certification preferred).
  • Component rework, including desoldering, cleaning, and trace repair.
  • Surface-mount soldering/rework down to 0201 component size (BGA soldering preferred).
• Familiarity with circuit board layout artwork files for troubleshooting at the component level.
• Proficiency in using benchtop diagnostic and repair equipment, including but not limited to:
  • Digital Multi-Meters (benchtop and handheld).
  • Oscilloscopes.
  • Power Supplies and Digital Power Loads.
  • Arbitrary Waveform Generators.
  • Logic Analyzers.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Required Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience: 5 years of production experience, including managing teams  

Technology/Equipment:  

•  Computer skills and proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Office, MRP, and ERP systems for production planning and component purchasing.

Physical and Mental Demands

The Electronic/Mechanical Production Manager is a mix of office and shop-based role. The primary physical and mental demands include:

Office-based roles:

• Remains in a stationary position (sitting or standing) 50% of the time. 
• Constantly operates a computer and other office equipment, such as a scanner, copy machine and printer. 
• Communicates with others in their area of expertise, both internally and externally. Exchanges accurate information in these situations. 
• Frequently moves equipment and supplies weighing up to 30 pounds. 
• Occasionally, the individual in this position will need to stand, reach, bend, stoop, and kneel.   
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include normal vision.  
• The office environment will have normal lighting and climate control tolerances.  
• Additionally, the office setting will have moderate noise exposure, i.e. business offices with computers, printers, light traffic.  
• Travel conditions may involve being in an aircraft or automobile for extended periods of time. 
• Work is performed in the business office at a minimum of 40 hours a week.   

Shop-based roles:  

• Performs extensive standing, driving, walking, bending, twisting, stooping, crouching, kneeling, squatting, crawling, and climbing.   
• Moves equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.  
• Positions self to maintain equipment in the shop and on a roadside, including on equipment that is overhead and near the ground.  
• Inspects equipment to detect maintenance issues.  
• Moves safely over uneven terrain.  
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include normal vision  
• Works in hot and cold environments and on concrete floors.  
• All work environments will have moderate noise exposure.  
• Travel conditions may involve being in an aircraft or automobile for extended periods.  
• Wears personal protective equipment including, but not limited to hearing protection, eye protection, steel-toed shoes and gloves most of the day.  
• Qualifies for a DOT medical card as a requirement of driving a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV)  
• Able to read and speak English well enough to perform certain tasks such as converse with the public, understand traffic signs and signals, respond to official inquiries, make legible entries on reports and records, and communicate with inspectors and other law enforcement officials (per the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s requirements of drivers of commercial motor vehicles).  

We go beyond Point A to Point B service and do the hard yards for our customers. But more importantly, we do it right for the people we work with. In addition to a 100% company paid medical and dental plan for individuals, we have worked hard to reduce premiums for couples and families.

In addition to working with an industry-leading team, a few of the benefits to working at Street Smart include:

• Career advancement opportunities
• Company incentive plan with quarterly payouts based on individual and company performance
• Health benefits, with eligibility on the 1^st of the month following your date of hire:
  • 3 medical plans to choose from, including two high deductible health plans (HDHPs) and one PPO plan
  • Health Savings Accounts (when enrolled in a HDHP), with Street Smart contributing $1000-$2000 depending on your plan
  • Dental and vision plans with low employee premiums.
  • Health and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 100% company paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
  • 100% company paid life insurance at 1.5x your base salary
• 401(k) retirement savings plan, with eligibility on the 1^st of the month following your 30^th day of employment.  Street Start matches 100% of the first 3% employees contribute and 50% of the next 2% of contributions.
• 11 paid holidays
• 3 weeks of PTO to start (year one is pro-rated based on start date)
• Informal dress code
• Company-provided cell phone
• Tuition reimbursement

What We Value:

Lead from the Front – We never settle for ‘good enough.’  We continually push ourselves to be better. We rethink, adapt, and innovate solutions at speed – and on the move.

Grind the Hard Yards – We’ve built a reputation for doing what it takes to deliver success for our customers. We do the hard yards to understand their challenges so we can spot opportunities and provide solutions that make it easier to unleash the potential of their business.

Do it Right – We care about our work, the people we work for, and the people we work with. We take pride in the job and celebrate our successes together. We don’t cut corners because what we do saves lives.

Since 1999, Street Smart has been at the forefront of smarter, safer work zones and security innovation. Today, we design, configure, deliver, and support traffic safety equipment solutions and pioneering technology integrations for road repair, construction projects large and small, and events across North America.

If your ambitions drive you to turn corners and deliver success for customers, please reach out to apply.

Street Smart Rental, LLC is an equal employment opportunity employer. Street Smart Rental, LLC’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), past or present military service, disability, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Street Smart Rental, LLC also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

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