Director, Operations Engineering - WD190478

$79,000 - $154,000/Yr

Flex - Austin, TX

Full-time - Director

Onsite - Austin, TX

Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction

About the position

The Director of Operations Engineering at Flex is responsible for overseeing technical support and process development engineering functions within a manufacturing area. This role involves planning and implementing new process formulas, establishing equipment specifications, and ensuring compatibility between processes and product designs. The Director will lead efforts to enhance cost-effectiveness and product quality while managing a team of engineering leaders and collaborating with other functional leaders to integrate manufacturing engineering activities with operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee technical support and process development engineering functions in manufacturing.
• Plan and implement the development of new and scale-up process formulas.
• Establish operating equipment specifications and ensure compatibility with product designs.
• Lead efforts to achieve cost-effectiveness and improved product quality.
• Direct and control activities through senior Manufacturing & Product engineering leaders.
• Organize and lead Project/Program reviews to ensure timely project delivery within cost and quality specifications.
• Partner with functional leaders to integrate manufacturing engineering activities with operations.
• Provide guidance and feedback to subordinate leaders to achieve goals and objectives.
• Plan, budget, and manage Manufacturing Engineering group costs in line with corporate objectives.
• Develop and implement company policies affecting operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Electrical, Chemical, Industrial, or related field).
• 8 years of experience in a similar position.
• Experience in the medical devices industry, ISO 13485, FDA, CGMP.
• Experience in pharmaceutical and clean room environments.
• Proficiency in ERP and MRP systems.
• Strong business skills and people management capabilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively across different organizational levels.
• Experience with Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) implementation across multisite operations.
• Experience in implementing corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance systems.

Nice-to-haves

• Multisite management experience.
• Business excellence in Lean Manufacturing.
• Six Sigma Green/Black Belt certification preferred.
• Previous experience in the automotive industry.
• A Master's or MBA degree is preferred.

Benefits

• Full range of medical benefits (medical, dental, vision).
• Life insurance coverage.
• Matching 401K contributions.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts at local retailers.