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Supply Chain Manager-Fairfield, NJ Facility
Virtex is hiring a Senior Supply Chain Manager that establishes and implements a vision of supply chain excellence. Manages activities of personnel engaged in purchasing and distributing materials, equipment, and supplies in an organization by performing the following Essential Duties and Responsibilities; Other duties may be assigned:
- Manage all aspects of the Material Procurement functions including supervision and coaching of department personnel.
- Builds partnerships with suppliers aimed at improving vendor performance.
- Search, locate and approve new vendors, wherever applicable, with support from Quality and Engineering.
- Quote, negotiate, and secure orders of materials to support production and other internal requirements.
- Maintain and continually improve supply chain processes, documentation, and applicable records.
- Responsible to represent material procurement in contract review & approval.
- Participate in internal and vendor audits.
- Establish and realize cost reduction, supply chain improvement and vendor performance goals.
- Determine make/buy decisions.
- Create, update, and maintain function policies and procedures in accordance with ISO9000/AS9100 requirements and corporate policies to assure compliance.
- Update and maintain accurate standard costs & accurate vendor lead times.
- Record and approve daily time and attendance for purchasing personnel and inventory personnel.
- Actively participate in activities/meetings with function leaders.
- Submit supply chain function performance reports as requested by management and corporate.
- Work closely with Engineering Development team during development and NPI to assure timely purchase of materials for development and launch/ramp of product.
- Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field; 7-10 years related experience.
- Experience in managing material procurement in at least 7-10 years.
- Experience and knowledge of working with defense contractors and government business is preferred.
- MS Office and ERP/MRP proficiency and understanding preferably Macola or Syteline.
- U.S. Person required for this position, includes but is not limited to, U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents.
Materials Director - Austin, TX Facility
Develop and manage the external supply base according to Virtex Supply Chain standards. Ensure supplier performance in quality, reliability, cost, and delivery to continuously improve the supply chain. Oversee the execution of the Supplier Management plan.
- Develop and implement supply chain strategies focused on consolidation, cost reduction, and quality improvement.
- Manage supplier selection and oversee activities such as production ramp-up, quality definitions, and first article procedures.
- Support Lean Manufacturing initiatives with partners.
- Negotiate and manage contracts based on long-term planning; resolve issues regarding pricing, deliveries, and specifications.
- Monitor supplier performance and establish measurable goals.
- Align internal and external partners to meet cost and schedule objectives.
- Minimize inventory while optimizing product availability across the supply chain.
- Provide key supply base information for decision-making in make/buy analysis and cost management.
- Oversee purchase order placement, ensuring minimal cycle time from buyers.
- Manage new product introductions, including obsolescence and change activities.
- Ensure ISO compliance in materials management processes.
- Participate in business system changes to enhance planning and supplier management.
- Document and review supplier assessments with key partners.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business with a focus on Finance, Logistics, or Operations. CSPM or CPIM certification preferred.
- 8+ years in materials management and procurement, including supervisory experience. Expertise in Lean Manufacturing and supply chain systems like JIT.
- Knowledge of Aerospace and Defense, EMS, AS 9100, and manufacturing processes. Proficient in Microsoft Office and ERP/MRP systems. Strong project management skills.
SMT Operator 1 - Austin, TX Facility
• Responsible for the operation of Paste Printers, Pick and Place Machines and Reflow Machines. Responsible for hand placement of components.
- Load Machine Feeders with correct components.
- Operate paste printers for Re-runs.
- Operate Pick and Place machines.
- Perform Reflow operations using correct profiles,
- Hand place correct components.
- Complete daily log book and first article inspection logs.
- Prefer a high School Diploma or 6-12 months experience is similar field.
OPERATIONS MANAGER - Wisconsin Facility
The Operations Manager plans, organizes, directs, and controls the activities of the Manufacturing functions. Responsible for the performance of all departmental functions for SMT, TU, Mechanical, Wave/CC/Selective solder, and Test production areas. Self-starting and driving improvements daily.
- Reviews and approves adequate plans for the control of planned outputs, budget spending, labor efficiency, material efficiency, engineering effectiveness, and customer service, along with human utilization for SMT
- Reviews performance against operating plans and standards. Provides reports to subordinates on interpretation of results and approves changes in direction of plans
- Presents reports on performance as requested by the General Manager
- Develops and presents to the General Manager matters requiring a decision
- Coordinates and collaborates with the other departments of the corporation in establishing and carrying out responsibilities
- Reviews and approves Operations major projects involving major functional changes within the Department’s functional areas
- Develops plans for new areas of technology for the manufacturing functions along with sufficient planning for areas that support the mission of the Corporation within operations
- Selects and maintains qualified personnel in Operations reporting directly and recommends compensation for them
- Directs, monitors, and appraises the performance of operations and provides the necessary coordination between activities
- Identifies training need, initiates development of subordinates, recommends effective personnel action
- Maintains appropriate communications within area of responsibility
- Coordinates activities of facilities management with those of other company units. Seeks mutual agreement on problems involving coordination
- Consults with all segments of management responsible for policy or action. Ensures compliance within area of responsibility. Makes recommendations for improving effectiveness of policies and procedures
- Assumes other activities and responsibilities from time to time, as directed
- Provides orientation and on-the-job training for operations and ensures that the authority and responsibility for each position are defined and understood.
- Ensures that duties, responsibilities, and authority and accountability of all direct subordinates are defined and understood
- B.S., Engineering or Business discipline
- Minimum of (3) three years as a manager in a manufacturing company, with the responsibilities of production, inventory control, production control, shipping, receiving, and warehousing
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products with an emphasis on Excel and Access.
- Time management: the ability to organize and manage multiple priorities unsupervised.
- Attention to detail and the ability to work in a noisy and fast-paced environment.
Group Leader - Minnesota Facility
To lead workers to work within customers specifications in the manufacturing area. To maintain an open line of communication between employees and management.
- Support production activities while looking for ways to improve production processes.
- Assign jobs to move efficiently through the department to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Evaluate workers performance and make recommendations as needed. Address workmanship concerns in a timely manner. Promote good working relationships with employees.
- Notify supervisor and/or manufacturing manager of any delays that effect on-time delivery or situations that increase costs to building the product.
- Train operators on all phases of the jobs and motivate them to work at full potential.
- High School diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred, or 1-2 years related work experience.
- 3 to 5 years electronics manufacturing or production experience preferred.
- Basic PS skills.
Operations Manager - Minnesota Facility
The Operations Manager plans, organizes, directs, and controls the activities of the Manufacturing functions. Responsible for the performance of all departmental functions for SMT, TU, Mechanical, Wave/CC/Selective solder, and Test production areas. Self-starting and driving improvements daily.
- Reviews and approves adequate plans for the control of planned outputs, budget spending, labor efficiency, material efficiency, engineering effectiveness, and customer service, along with human utilization for SMT.
- Reviews performance against operating plans and standards. Provides reports to subordinates on interpretation of results and approves changes in direction of plans.
- Presents reports on performance as requested by the General Manager.
- Develops and presents to the General Manager matters requiring a decision.
- Coordinates and collaborates with the other departments of the corporation in establishing and carrying out responsibilities.
- Reviews and approves Operations major projects involving major functional changes within the Department’s functional areas.
- Develops plans for new areas of technology for the manufacturing functions along with sufficient planning for areas that support the mission of the Corporation within operations.
- Selects and maintains qualified personnel in Operations reporting directly and recommends compensation for them.
- Directs, monitors, and appraises the performance of operations and provides the necessary coordination between activities.
- Identifies training need, initiates development of subordinates, recommends effective personnel action.
- Maintains appropriate communications within area of responsibility.
- Coordinates activities of facilities management with those of other company units. Seeks mutual agreement on problems involving coordination.
- B.S., Engineering or Business discipline.
- Minimum of (3) three years as a manager in a manufacturing company, with the responsibilities of production, inventory control, production control, shipping, receiving, and warehousing.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products with an emphasis on Excel and Access.
- Time management: the ability to organize and manage multiple priorities unsupervised.
Purchasing Agent II - Minnesota Facility
The Purchasing Agent II is responsible for purchasing and managing supply lines of products to support production.
- Identifying and sourcing electronic components
- Identifying and sourcing electronic manufacturing related equipment and supplies
- Working with suppliers and manufacturers to develop specific supply lines and related products without supervision
- Follow up on delivery date commitments
- Negotiating pricing for said products without supervision
- Recommending solutions for product related problems
- Responsible for compliance to the Virtex Quality Management System and other regulatory and statutory requirements as required by the customer.
- High school diploma or 3 years job related experience in electronics industry.
Manufacturing Engineering Manager - Minnesota Facility
To manage all aspects of engineering and support quality production, as well as ensuring all products meet quality standards and customer specifications. Control and Ownership of processes at SMT, Solder paste printing, Reflow Soldering, Hand Soldering, Through-hole insertion, Conformal Coating, Testing and other Assembly operations.
- Support manufacturing by resolving engineering, equipment, process, and component issues. Monitor daily process actions and quality activities.
- Evaluate existing manufacturing processes and make recommendations for improvements to increase productivity, reduce costs, improve time management and overall process efficiencies. Once approved, generate, coordinate, and oversee process change implementation plan.
- Generate the documentation and training needed to define the needed process changes/improvements for the functional areas affected in accordance with the VIRTEX Quality Policy
- Responsible for training and supporting operators in generating machine programs and consistent programming techniques.
- Lead, assist, and train engineers, technicians, and programmers in process engineering duties.
- Lead, assist, and train assemblers in manufacturing processes.
- Develop machine setup, operation, and maintenance work instructions for Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE). Assist manufacturing with equipment setups and maintenance.
- Assist QA team with Failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA)
- Perform all process engineering functions associated with NPI, ECO and print release, including product routing flow and process requirements.
- Participate in prototype and first article assembly. Provide feedback to teams on design for manufacturing.
- Perform time studies on new and existing operations.
- Manage radiation safety officer responsibilities.
- Will participate in Quality Improvement Initiatives
- Will participate in Corrective Actions.
- Is responsible for personnel actions such as hiring, motivating, terminating, and reviewing the performance of employees.
- Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or combination of college and related manufacturing or process engineering experience of 6-10 years.
- Experience with SMT First Articles and SMT programming.
- Experience in SMT/Through Hole circuit board assembly.
- Experience working with CAD data, CircuitCAM software.
- Experience in a manufacturing environment.
Machine Operator II - Minnesota Facility
To set up and run jobs on the surface mount machines to completion as indicated in customer specifications.
- Sets the machine up and runs the job until complete as indicated by the customer specifications.
- Inspects work to ensure components are in correct location and polarities are correct to meet customer requirements.
- Performs preventative maintenance on machine to allow for ultimate productivity of machine requirements.
- Responsible for running and monitoring the quality on multiple machines.
- Responsible for tracking time spent on specific jobs by recording time on a time sheet.
- High School diploma or General Education degree (GED) preferred, or related work experience.
- SMT Machine or related machine operation experience, 1-3 years’ experience preferred.
Stock Clerk / Data Entry - Minnesota Facility
To support the operations of the stock room by providing data entry, including job material input and material maintenance.
- Performs computer transactions for production material on specific jobs as well as other additional computer transactions.
- Perform counts with extreme accuracy, keeps accurate and detailed records.
- Pull components from inventory in accordance with the pick list when Virtex has purchased parts.
- Stock material received from receiving inspection into inventory, remove material from inventory to fill customer orders according to bill of material/pick list.
- Verify component value, type, etc., to assure parts meet customer job requirements.
- Verify quantity required to complete a kit to assure quantities meet customer job requirements.
- Record any discrepancies, shortages, or questions regarding the kit on shortage sheets to assure that all parts are available, and questions are answered for manufacturing and notify supervisor or manager of major discrepancies/issues.
- Bake boards as necessary per customer requirements.
- High School diploma or General Education degree (GED) preferred, or 6 plus months related work experience
- Basic knowledge of electronic components and computer skills are preferred
- Basic mathematics and data entry skills
Process or Manufacturing Engineer - Wisconsin Facility
Engineering, Control and Ownership of processes at Solder paste printing, SMT, Reflow Soldering, Hand Soldering, Through-hole insertion, Conformal Coating, Testing and other Assembly operations.
- Implementation and use of IPC standards, Statistical techniques, TQM, SPC, Process Control, Cellular Flow, JIT, and 5S.
- Improving the Quality and Process Control in day to day manufacturing business activities including any internal and external feedbacks.
- Hands on utilization and understanding of various problem solving tools and active follow up.
- Advanced Product Quality Planning, Customer / Vendor contact, 8D Problem Solving methodology; Flow Charts, Continuous Improvement Plans, Training, Development and Implementation of procedures, Failure Analysis, DFM, Cycle Time / Setup Time reduction.
- Various data collection, reporting and charting.
- Improve manufacturing yields, Reducing Scrap and RMA assemblies.
- Develop and approve all processes for manufacture of product.
- Assist in selection of equipment needed to meet shipment goals.
- Assist in failure analysis of customer returned product and assist in developing and implementing required corrective actions.
- Read and study to remain knowledgeable on current trends in technology.
- Perform other duties as needed to support the customers, manufacturing processes and quality systems companywide. This includes following procedures, work instructions and completing all related documentation.
- BS or Higher in Electronics / Electrical / Mechanical Engineering or Equivalent.
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive Manufacturing / Process Engineering experience with exposure to responsibilities listed above.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively as a team player.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products with an emphasis on Excel and Access.
- Time management: the ability to organize and manage multiple priorities unsupervised.
- Attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR - Wisconsin Facility
The Operations Supervisor is 2nd shift, 3:30-11:30pm and will oversee the activities, production, and schedule of the assigned operating shift.
- Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains new staff in the department.
- Oversees the daily workflow of the department.
- Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.
- Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.
- Identifies, investigates, and resolves delays in shift operations, ensuring shipping deadlines are met.
- Informs production planning department, relevant management, and other stakeholders of delays.
- Facilitates maintenance and repairs to equipment.
- Works with the Operations Manager and other leaders to identify and address inefficiencies and opportunities for cost reduction.
- Performs other duties, as needed.
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Must be able to traverse the operations facility.
- Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds at a time
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products with an emphasis on Excel and Access.
- 20/20 vision (with glasses or contacts if needed) is required and must be able to see colors.
MFG PROCESS ENGINEERING - Norwood, MA Facility
*Please read entire job post before applying* VIRTEX Enterprises is looking for a self-motivated Printed Circuit Board Assembly Manufacturing Process Engineer for its Norwood, MA facility. Successful candidates will serve as the technical lead in New Product Introduction (NPI) and perform process support and improvement for established assembly processes of legacy products. Successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate between Operations, Program Management, and all other departments, in a dynamic environment. Due to ITAR Restrictions, US Citizenship or green card is required.
- Setting up and troubleshooting all standard printed circuit board assembly processes.
- Working knowledge of ISO 9001 AS9100 practices and IPC-610-A Workmanship Standards required.
- Support the production schedule to meet customer satisfaction and company revenue goals.
- Constantly monitor processes and operations and draw from training and experience to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Support generation and reporting of process metrics.
- Ability to multi-task with strong sense of urgency.
- Ability to meet deadlines and to work with a minimum of oversight and direction.
- Analyzing Information, Reporting Research Results, Documentation Skills, ability to settle process related customer issues.
- Strong Process Development skills and experience required.
- Experience with setting up and troubleshooting all standard printed circuit board assembly processes.
- Experience with screen-printer set-up, placement programming, AOI programming, reflow oven profile, wave solder recipes, etc. are a must.
- Experience with CAM software such as UNICAM or AEGIS a big plus.
- Minimum of five years of experience in printed circuit board assembly is required.
- A Degree in a related engineering discipline or equivalent experience is preferred but not required.
- Strong Mechanical or Electro-Mechanical Background preferred.
- Flexibility and ability to manage multiple and competing priorities.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Willingness to perform all other duties, as assigned by management.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills required.
- Experience with SMT First Articles.
- Experience in SMT/Through Hole circuit board assembly.
- 2+ years of experience in receiving inspection processes.
MATERIALS DIRECTOR - Plano, TX Facility
*Please read entire job post before applying* Develop and manage the external supply base in Accordance with Virtex Supply Chain standards and policies. Establish and maintain requirements for Supplier performance: quality, reliability, cost, delivery and responsiveness to continuously improve our supply chain. Work with staff to ensure Supplier Management plan is executed. This position is corporate level which covers all sites and can be based out of Plano, TX, Anoka, MN, or Menomonee Falls, WI.
- Develop and implement supply chain wide plans and programs.
- Develop and implement business strategies around supply chain consolidation, cost reduction, quality improvement, as well as supplier assessment.
- Manage supplier activities to ensure appropriate supplier selection; startup, production ramp, and procedures such as first articles, packing definition, quality definition, print quality, etc. are followed.
- Support Lean Manufacturing concepts and initiatives with manufacturing partners.
- Negotiate and procure contracts and services based on long-term volume planning with planning and suppliers and handle conflicts or questions on prices, deliveries, and specifications. Monitor supplier performance and establish quantifiable metrics/requirements.
- Establish goals and implementation action plans to support business level vision.
- Prepare and issue reports to monitor the effectiveness of material replenishment systems operations.
- Ensure that ownership and alignment are achieved between external and internal partners to meet cost and schedule goals.
- Minimize inventory throughout the supply chain, while optimizing product availability.
- Provide external commodity supply base information critical to make/buy analysis, estimating, and commodity cost management.
- Manage purchase order placement and ensure minimized buyer to purchase order cycle time.
- Drive new product introduction planning and associated supplied product obsolescence and change activities. Advise management of issues that will impact production and drive coordination of appropriate corrective action when necessary.
- Ensure ISO compliance for all processes related to materials management.
- Participate in business enterprise system changes to improve planning, supplier management and execution of orders while simultaneously minimizing plant inventory.
- Ensure supplier assessment is documented and reviewed with key suppliers.
- Bachelor’s (BA / BS) degree in Business, with concentration in Finance, Logistics, Operations or related discipline. CSPM, or CPIM certification preferred. Eight (8) years materials management and procurement experience, with broad exposure to purchasing, materials management and planning, production, commodity management. Minimum two years of supervisory/leadership experience. Experience in Lean Manufacturing, supply chain pull systems, and JIT.
- Due to the type of work at the VIRTEX Plano, Texas facility a successful applicants must be a "U.S. Person" (US citizens, US nationals, lawful permanent residents, asylees or refugees).
- Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace. Ability to interpret and negotiate contracts, and has excellent written and oral communication skills
- Strong basic math skills, ability to calculate values and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, cost benefit calculations, etc.
- Experience: Aerospace and Defense, EMS, AS 9100
- Knowledge of manufacturing disciplines and concepts;
- Demonstrated ability in problem analysis and problem solving;
- Ability to work collaboratively as both a team member and team leader
- Fluent with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and ERP/MRP systems
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
- Excellent organization skills and ability to handle multiple priorities
- Proficiency with linkages between inventory control, planning and procurement
- Proficient in cost/benefit analysis, ability to understand and explain cost impact of logistics decisions
- Excellent project management skills
SMT Operator - New Hampshire Facility
Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of SMT machine operator. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
- Surface mount technology (SMT) machine operators work with SMT machines which solder small parts such as circuits, transformers, sockets, and other electronic components
- Good manual dexterity and eyesight are necessary to position, align, and place components for SMT machines, which must be tended by replenishing their supplies and programming them in an efficient manner
- Load proper parts into machine and fill solder paste
- Inspect finished SMT products for quality
- Must monitor the output of machines to ensure quality, and maintenance and calibration are periodically necessary for these machines, troubleshooting and simple repairs when machines are not functioning properly
- Consistently meet all productivity and deadline goals and ensure that the area is kept clean and free of hazards at all times, and machines should be prepared for the next job when possible to save time
- Operate and monitor an automated machine for insertion of electronic components using the surface mount technology (SMT)
- Adjust and run the printer equipment to apply the solder paste
- Load and validate positioning of the feeders to ensure proper feeding of the machine according to the selected program
- Feed the machine with printed circuit boards, and monitor production flow
- Continuous use of hands/fingers for handling, holding, grasping, turning, picking and pinching to hold product and also during use of various hand tools (screwdriver, pliers, crimpers, tweezers, other)
- Previous experience with PnP, Production, Manufacturing Methods and Procedures
- Ability to read work orders, follow production drawings and sample assemblies, or receives verbal instructions regarding duties to be performed
- Must be experienced with IPC-610/J-STD workmanship standards class II & III and must know how to identify component polarity, values, and sizes
- Must be computer literate and capable of loading and navigating through multiple programs for all surface mount equipment
- Experience with Ekra, ASM/Siemens machines is a plus
LINE OPERATOR - POST SOLDER - Minnesota Facility
To add components, wires, epoxy, hardware, and modifications to circuit boards and assemble circuit boards into final assemblies per customer requirements.
- Must read and understand technical documents such as customer blueprints, standard operating procedures, and other related documents.
- Add components, wires, epoxy, and hardware to circuit boards using equipment and tools as required such as tweezers, pliers, cutters, solder iron, magnifying light and/or microscope.
- Hand wash areas of the board where sensitive components have been hand soldered.
- Add modifications called out in documents to ensure the board is built to the revision stated in the job folder.
- Install circuit board into final assembly if required by the job folder.
- Maintain daily times worked on specific jobs by scanning in/out of computer and/or keeping daily timesheets when requested. Performs other record keeping as required by department.
- Work independently while maintaining high quality and concentration.
- Perform the same steps repeatedly throughout the day with minimal errors.
- Contributes to maintaining a safe work environment by following safety policies and procedures, reporting any safety concerns, and participating in any scheduled stretch breaks.
- Actively participates in quality efforts and support the Virtex Quality Policy through accountable action.
- Responsible for compliance to the Virtex Quality Management System and other regulatory and statutory requirements as required by the customer.
- Act as an authorized agent to stop production when nonconformances are noted.
- Accountable for accepting responsibility for continuous on the job training by actively participating in training put on by designated Virtex employees and/or any outside service.
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or 3-6 months related work experience.
- Soldering experience, IPC or JSTD certification, and/or electronics assembly experience preferred.
- Basic PC skills.
- Experience with Microscope SMT parts and small gauge wiring.
- Due to ITAR Restrictions, US Citizenship or green card is required.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively as a team player.
- Ability to read and understand technical documents such as standard operation procedures and other related documents.
- Good hand/eye coordination and ability to work with small or large components.
- Attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to lift, push and pull 10 to 45 pounds.
- Prolonged periods of sitting or standing.
- Must have good eyesight, as well as the ability to adjust focus and differentiate between colors.
- Flexibility to work extra hours when needed, including weekends.