• Failure Analysis Engineering Manager

    Adecco US, Inc. (Mount Pleasant, WI)


    Position Summary:

    We are seeking a technically skilled and results-driven **Failure Analysis Engineering Manager** to lead our Failure Analysis (FA) team in a dynamic manufacturing environment. This role is critical to identifying root causes of production failures, supporting New Product Introduction (NPI), driving continuous improvement initiatives, and enhancing the organization’s technical problem-solving capabilities. The ideal candidate combines strong leadership with hands-on engineering experience in electronics failure analysis and production support.

    Key Responsibilities:

    + Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Test and Failure Analysis Engineers, ensuring high team performance and alignment with company objectives.

    + Conduct detailed root cause analyses of production failures using industry-standard diagnostic tools and methodologies to resolve top issues across Process, Material, and Test areas.

    + Oversee bone pile reduction programs by implementing corrective actions, monitoring metrics, and driving production efficiency improvements.

    + Elevate technical capabilities within the FA team through structured training, tool enhancements, and best practice sharing.

    + Provide critical engineering support during New Product Introduction (NPI) pilot builds, identifying risks and ensuring product readiness for volume production.

    + Collaborate cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, and Design Engineering to support yield improvements and establish long-term corrective actions.

    + Translate failure analysis insights into process and procedural improvements; update SOPs and implement preventive strategies to avoid recurrence.

    + Develop and deliver clear, detailed technical reports to stakeholders summarizing root cause, corrective actions, and continuous improvement recommendations.

    + Build and maintain strategic relationships with external laboratories and equipment vendors to extend analytical capabilities.

    + Apply statistical analysis and advanced failure detection techniques to lead quality improvement initiatives.

    + Manage FA lab operations, including equipment maintenance, calibration, and overall lab readiness.

    + Perform other duties as assigned.

    Qualifications:

    + Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field required; Master’s degree preferred.

    + Proven expertise in failure analysis methodologies, electrical diagnostics, and root cause investigation in a manufacturing environment.

    + Minimum of 3 years of experience in a leadership or team management role within engineering or failure analysis.

    + Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a detail-oriented mindset.

    + Excellent communication and reporting skills, with the ability to convey technical findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

    + Experience with NPI and working in cross-functional teams to solve complex production issues.

    + Familiarity with statistical tools, reliability testing, and continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., 5 Whys, FMEA, DOE, SPC).

    **Pay Details:** $90,000.00 to $100,000.00 per year

     

    Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

     

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