Hitachi Vantara Corporation
Manager, Manufacturing Engineering - APT
Hitachi Vantara Corporation, Hillsboro, Oregon, United States, 97104
Overview
Manager, Manufacturing Engineering – APT. Location: Hillsboro, OR. Regular Full Time. The Manager of Manufacturing Engineering leads a team of engineers and technicians supporting the production of high-tech components used in electron microscopes, x-ray tubes, additive manufacturing systems, lithography tools, and metrology tools. This role oversees daily production support, drives process and cost improvements, implements new technologies, ensures quality compliance, and supports supplier technical validation. A strong technical background, proven leadership, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic manufacturing environment are required. Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Management
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 7 manufacturing engineers and technicians. Prioritize and balance workloads across production support, quality, and supplier-related activities. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and collaboration.
Production Support
Ensure smooth daily manufacturing operations by addressing technical issues, bottlenecks, and urgent challenges. Drive process improvements to improve yield, throughput, and efficiency. Lead cost reduction initiatives through process optimization, waste reduction, and improved resource utilization. Oversee implementation, qualification, and validation of new manufacturing equipment. Manage preventive maintenance and calibration programs for critical production tools.
Quality & Compliance
Provide oversight for non-conformances (NCs), material deviation notices (MDNs), return material authorizations (RMAs), and corrective & preventive actions (CAPAs). Ensure compliance with internal quality systems and external regulatory requirements. Lead initiatives in continuous improvement and root cause analysis. Maintain and update process documentation, work instructions, and control plans. Support incoming inspection and ensure supplier-provided components meet specifications.
Supplier & Purchasing Support
Partner with Supply Chain to evaluate and qualify new suppliers from a technical standpoint. Manage supplier process validations and first article inspections. Collaborate with purchasing and suppliers to resolve technical issues and ensure long-term supplier capability.
New Product Introduction (NPI)
Collaborate with R&D and product engineering teams to transition new products into manufacturing. Develop and validate manufacturing processes for NPIs to ensure scalability, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Materials, or related Engineering field required; Master’s degree a plus. 7+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in high-tech, precision, or regulated industries. 3+ years of leadership experience managing engineers and/or technicians. Strong background in process development, equipment qualification, and manufacturing problem solving. Working knowledge of quality systems (ISO 9001, ISO 13485, AS9100, or equivalent). Experience with root cause analysis tools (e.g., 8D, FMEA, 5-Why, Fishbone). Demonstrated success in continuous improvement (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen). Experience with UHV, high voltage, and electron microscopy a plus. Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally. Hands-on, proactive leader with the ability to operate effectively in both strategic and tactical capacities. Our Values
We are proud to say we are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants for employment without regard to factors that don’t impact your ability to do the job, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. We are proud of Japanese heritage, with our values expressed through the Hitachi Spirit: Wa – Harmony, Trust, Respect Makoto – Sincerity, Fairness, Honesty, Integrity Kaitakusha-Seishin – Pioneering Spirit, Challenge Equal Opportunity Employer
(EOE) - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at Hitachi, please send the nature of request and contact information to accommodation@hal.hitachi.com. Queries other than accommodation requests will not be responded to.
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Manager, Manufacturing Engineering – APT. Location: Hillsboro, OR. Regular Full Time. The Manager of Manufacturing Engineering leads a team of engineers and technicians supporting the production of high-tech components used in electron microscopes, x-ray tubes, additive manufacturing systems, lithography tools, and metrology tools. This role oversees daily production support, drives process and cost improvements, implements new technologies, ensures quality compliance, and supports supplier technical validation. A strong technical background, proven leadership, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic manufacturing environment are required. Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Management
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 7 manufacturing engineers and technicians. Prioritize and balance workloads across production support, quality, and supplier-related activities. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and collaboration.
Production Support
Ensure smooth daily manufacturing operations by addressing technical issues, bottlenecks, and urgent challenges. Drive process improvements to improve yield, throughput, and efficiency. Lead cost reduction initiatives through process optimization, waste reduction, and improved resource utilization. Oversee implementation, qualification, and validation of new manufacturing equipment. Manage preventive maintenance and calibration programs for critical production tools.
Quality & Compliance
Provide oversight for non-conformances (NCs), material deviation notices (MDNs), return material authorizations (RMAs), and corrective & preventive actions (CAPAs). Ensure compliance with internal quality systems and external regulatory requirements. Lead initiatives in continuous improvement and root cause analysis. Maintain and update process documentation, work instructions, and control plans. Support incoming inspection and ensure supplier-provided components meet specifications.
Supplier & Purchasing Support
Partner with Supply Chain to evaluate and qualify new suppliers from a technical standpoint. Manage supplier process validations and first article inspections. Collaborate with purchasing and suppliers to resolve technical issues and ensure long-term supplier capability.
New Product Introduction (NPI)
Collaborate with R&D and product engineering teams to transition new products into manufacturing. Develop and validate manufacturing processes for NPIs to ensure scalability, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Materials, or related Engineering field required; Master’s degree a plus. 7+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in high-tech, precision, or regulated industries. 3+ years of leadership experience managing engineers and/or technicians. Strong background in process development, equipment qualification, and manufacturing problem solving. Working knowledge of quality systems (ISO 9001, ISO 13485, AS9100, or equivalent). Experience with root cause analysis tools (e.g., 8D, FMEA, 5-Why, Fishbone). Demonstrated success in continuous improvement (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen). Experience with UHV, high voltage, and electron microscopy a plus. Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally. Hands-on, proactive leader with the ability to operate effectively in both strategic and tactical capacities. Our Values
We are proud to say we are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants for employment without regard to factors that don’t impact your ability to do the job, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. We are proud of Japanese heritage, with our values expressed through the Hitachi Spirit: Wa – Harmony, Trust, Respect Makoto – Sincerity, Fairness, Honesty, Integrity Kaitakusha-Seishin – Pioneering Spirit, Challenge Equal Opportunity Employer
(EOE) - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at Hitachi, please send the nature of request and contact information to accommodation@hal.hitachi.com. Queries other than accommodation requests will not be responded to.
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