Aerospace PCB Process Engineering Manager

Rocket EMS; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket EMS is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the Process Engineering function across all facilities, ensuring IPC Class 3 and aerospace requirements are met. You will own process integrity from NPI through sustained production, overseeing documentation, validation, certification, capacity planning, and continuous improvement.

You will partner with Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and offsite partners to drive data-driven decisions, disciplined revision control, and proactive risk

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (preferred).
• 10+ years of progressive experience in high-reliability EMS manufacturing.
• Experience in Class 3 aerospace, defense, or mission-critical electronics.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of SMT, thru-hole, AOI/AXI, selective solder, rework, and inspection in regulated environments.
• Deep understanding of IPC Class 3 standards and aerospace customer quality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and mentor the Process Engineering team supporting Class 3 aerospace and high-reliability PCBA builds.
• Establish and track performance against KPIs tied to yield, defect reduction, process capability, and certification compliance.
• Enforce accountability and manage corrective or disciplinary actions in accordance with company policies.
• Facilitate structured cross-functional collaboration between Engineering, Quality, Production, and Program teams to resolve technical and process issues.
• Review and approve all manufacturing documentation to ensure compliance with IPC Class 3, customer specifications, and aerospace quality requirements.
• Ensure MPI packages, tooling, fixtures, machine programs, and inspection criteria are complete, validated, and controlled prior to release.
• Maintain strict revision control for all manufacturing documentation, certifications, tooling qualifications, and machine programs.
• Develop, validate, and certify manufacturing processes from initial concept through first article, qualification, and sustained production.
• Ensure processes support full traceability, lot control, and defect containment as required for aerospace customers.
• Define robust work instructions and process flows that minimize variation and maximize repeatability in high-mix, low-volume environments.
• Provide direct engineering support to production teams for SMT, thru-hole, selective solder, AOI, AXI, rework, conformal coating, and final inspection processes.
• Establish and maintain accurate route times, standard labor models, and lead times aligned with aerospace scheduling commitments.
• Support capacity planning to ensure staffing, equipment, and certifications meet current and future program requirements.
• Lead root-cause analysis and corrective action activities using production data, quality metrics, and customer feedback.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives on repeat aerospace builds, implementing controlled process or documentation revisions when required.
• Partner with Quality on NPI risk assessments, PFMEAs, control plans, and DFM/DFT reviews to ensure defect prevention at launch.
• Balance cost, schedule, and quality while never compromising Class 3 compliance or customer requirements.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Rocket EMS is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the Process Engineering function across all facilities, ensuring IPC Class 3 and aerospace requirements are met. You will own process integrity from NPI through sustained production, overseeing documentation, validation, certification, capacity planning, and continuous improvement.

You will partner with Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and offsite partners to drive data-driven decisions, disciplined revision control, and proactive risk