Assistant Manager Production

Exyte GmbH•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

The Assistant Manager Production leads complex projects for a high‑precision manufacturer of electro‑mechanical integrated systems. This role operates in a fast‑paced, highly technical environment and requires close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, including Business Development, Design Engineering, Operations, and customers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Materials Management, or Business Management.
Minimum of 5+ years of project management experience in a manufacturing environment.
Strong understanding of capital equipment manufacturing processes within the semiconductor and/or medical equipment industries.
High proficiency in interpreting engineering drawing packages, from detailed requirements through multilevel BOM structures.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including macros, pivot tables, and VLOOKUP.
Familiarity with Power BI, Smartsheet, and Microsoft Project.
Flexibility to work overtime, holidays, and off‑shift hours as needed to support business requirements.
Ability to travel up to 25%.

Nice To Haves

PMP certification preferred.
Experience with Global Shop ERP is a plus.

Responsibilities

Meet with customers and internal teams to define project scope and develop comprehensive project plans for electro‑mechanical equipment.
Review engineering documentation packages, identify gaps, and ensure readiness for quoting and project launch.
Organize and structure customer technical data packages to support quoting and launch activities.
Analyze technical data packages to develop and structure intended BOMs and lead project quoting efforts.
Apply knowledge of ANSI standards, material selection, DFM principles, value‑added analysis, and electrical schematic interpretation.
Engage directly with manufacturing personnel on the production floor to provide guidance and resolve project‑related issues.
Maintain familiarity with relevant industry standards, including SEMI S2, CE, and UL508A.
Identify appropriate supply chain partners and lead materials and supply chain teams through quoting activities. Consolidate material and labor costs to produce accurate customer quotations.
Negotiate project deliverables, including pricing and lead times, with customers.
Serve as the voice of the customer within internal organizations, ensuring a clear understanding of requirements and effective milestone management.
Expedite operations to address schedule delays and adjust plans to accommodate unforeseen conditions.
Define inventory and purchasing parameters such as minimum order quantities and restocking levels.
Create and report material shortage information.
Identify issues, risks, and opportunities within project processes and determine when corrective action is required.
Participate in production meetings and help resolve unplanned events that affect project timelines and customer commitments.
Act as the subject matter expert for assigned projects, serving as the primary point of contact for customers and internal teams.
Review purchase orders and contracts to ensure all requirements are accurately captured in customer submittals.
Prepare professionally formatted proposals that clearly communicate the scope of services included in quotations.
Actively participate in weekly contract review sessions.
Perform other duties as assigned