Manager, Production Engineering [Santa Ana]

Iteris is a leader in smart mobility infrastructure, combining advanced sensors, connected vehicle technology, and AI-powered analytics to improve roadway safety and efficiency for public agencies and commercial partners. We are seeking an experienced Manager, Production Engineering to lead our newly formed Production Engineering Group. In this role you will be leading production engineering, manufacturing engineering and quality engineering efforts. The role works closely with the manufacturing, materials and development teams.

What you will be doing:

• Document process flows for all products
• Optimize process flows for all products
• Implement or enhance data collection systems
• Lead efforts to improve product quality
• Lead efforts for continued ISO-9001 certification
• Interface with design engineering for New Product Introductions
• Interface with operations for NPI or other product line improvements
• Interface with vendors on various part or quality related issues
• Evaluate production and test issues to define root cause and implement corrective and preventive actions
• Occasional (10%) domestic travel to visit vendors

What you need to be successful in this role:

• Technical bachelor's degree, EE or ME preferred
• Over five (5) years of experience in production engineering with a proven track record of reducing defects, resolving issues and improving production flow
• Over three (3) years in a supervisory, management, or leadership role
• Over five (5) years in lean tools (Lean Manufacturing, Kanban, Six-Sigma)
• Over five (5) years in ISO-9001 or similar quality system
• Strong understanding of electro-mechanical devices
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with cross-functional teams and be internal customer-facing
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making
• Experience using Oracle or Oracle Fusion preferred

Iteris anticipates paying a base salary between $140,300 and $156,200 for this role. Actual pay offered may be below or above these amounts, depending on the individual's job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

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What's in it for you:

• Incentive-based yearly bonus
• 401(k) with immediate matching and no vesting period
• Open Paid-Time-Off [PTO]
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Medical reimbursement plans
• Disability coverage
• Education assistance program

Iteris, Inc. is a provider of smart mobility infrastructure management solutions and part of the Almaviva Group businesses serving the transportation and logistics industry. Iteris' cloud-enabled solutions help public transportation agencies, municipalities, commercial entities, and other transportation infrastructure providers monitor, visualize, and optimize mobility infrastructure to make mobility safe, efficient, and sustainable. As a pioneer in intelligent transportation systems technology, Iteris' advanced detection sensors, mobility and traffic data, software-as-a-service offerings, and consulting services represent a comprehensive range of mobility infrastructure management solutions that serve customers in the United States and internationally. For more information, visit Iteris' website at www.iteris.com.

The Almaviva Group designs, implements, and manages advanced technological solutions and systems and related logistics structures for companies and public administrations operating in a variety of sectors, including, but not limited to, transport, logistics, agriculture, digital health, defense and security, energy, utilities, financial services, industry, telecommunications, and media. For more information, visit Almaviva's website at www.almaviva.it.

Iteris, Inc. is an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, gender identity and expression, color, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy or related conditions (including breastfeeding), national origin/ancestry, religion, military/veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status or any other characteristic and group protected by applicable law. Iteris, Inc. complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure equal access to all qualified individuals with a physical or mental disability. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. A valid driver's license may be required based on essential duties.