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Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Job Summary
Lead and scale internal PCBA production capabilities for advanced hardware in a fast-paced aerospace environment. Own the full production lifecycle from equipment selection and factory layout through capacity planning and new product introduction.
Essential Functions
- Lead a team of engineers, specialists, and technicians performing PCBA assembly and test operations for development and flight hardware
- Develop and implement production strategy to establish and scale internal PCBA capabilities to meet aggressive rate targets
- Champion Design-for-Manufacturing with design engineering to improve hardware manufacturability
- Own the physical production layout, optimizing material flow from receiving through all processes to finished product
- Create metrics and tools to monitor production success including yield and on-time delivery
- Drive continuous improvement across processes, tooling, and ground support equipment
Required Qualifications
- 5-8 years of experience in PCBA assembly processes with strong technical foundation
- Direct people management experience leading engineers or technicians
- Experience running an SMT line and setting up production equipment
- U.S. Citizen, LPR, Asylee, or Refugee (ITAR compliant)
- Bachelor's degree in engineering (EE preferred)
- Experience in startup or fast-paced production environments
- Hands-on PCBA production experience including SMT, reflow, and rework
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience insourcing or standing up new production lines and equipment
- Process qualification experience for new manufacturing equipment
- Background in space, defense, or similar high-reliability industries
- Strong track record of transitioning products from development to high-rate production
Technical Skills
- PCBA Assembly and Test
- SMT and Through-Hole Soldering
- Pick-and-Place Equipment
- AOI and X-Ray Inspection
- ERP, MRP, and MES Systems
- ISO 9001 and AS9100 Quality Standards
- Design of Experiments (DOE)
- IPC Standards
Education & Certifications
Bachelor's degree in engineering required. Electrical engineering preferred but any engineering discipline accepted.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary range: $150,000 to $230,000. Total compensation will be based on experience and qualifications.