Aerospace Process Engineering Manager – Class 3 PCBA

Rocket-Ems; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket EMS is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the Process Engineering function for Class 3 aerospace and high-reliability PCBA manufacturing across all facilities. You will own process integrity from NPI through sustained production, ensuring documentation, validation, certification, capacity planning, and continuous improvement.

You will partner with Production, Quality, and Supply Chain to drive data-driven decisions, risk management, and controlled revision practices to meet stringent

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or 10+ years of high-reliability EMS manufacturing.
• Experience leading process engineering for 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and mentor the Process Engineering team supporting Class 3 aerospace and high-reliability PCBA builds.
• Establish and track KPIs tied to yield, defect reduction, process capability, and certification compliance.
• Maintain strict revision control for all manufacturing documentation, certifications, tooling qualifications, and machine programs.
• Provide direct engineering support to production for SMT, thru-hole, selective solder, AOI, AXI, rework, conformal coating, and final inspection.

Skills

IPC Class 3

Aerospace EMS

Process validation

PFMEA

DFM/DFT

Root cause analysis

Leadership

Cross-functional

Traceability

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

MES

SPC software

Job description

Rocket EMS is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the Process Engineering function for Class 3 aerospace and high-reliability PCBA manufacturing across all facilities. You will own process integrity from NPI through sustained production, ensuring documentation, validation, certification, capacity planning, and continuous improvement.

You will partner with Production, Quality, and Supply Chain to drive data-driven decisions, risk management, and controlled revision practices to meet stringent