Director of Engineering, NPI & Innovation Leader

Evolving Solution Services; Seymour (CT); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Microboard is seeking a Director of Engineering to lead and grow the Engineering and Document Control teams in Seymour, CT. You will shape the technology roadmap, drive NPI, and partner with operations, quality, and business development to meet quality, delivery, and cost objectives.

You will manage cross-functional programs, mentor staff, and implement robust processes for PCBA manufacturing, SMT, and box build to enhance manufacturability and reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in electronic manufacturing/EMS, including at least 5 years supporting new product introduction.
• Significant experience leading engineering teams in an SMT/PCBA manufacturing environment.
• Extensive knowledge of PCBA processes, high-level assemblies, box build, and electronics manufacturing technologies.
• Experience in a regulated industry such as aerospace, defense, medical device, or similar.
• Demonstrated experience leading organizational change, process improvement, and Lean/Six Sigma initiatives; Black Belt certification preferred.
• Strong project management, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Customer-facing experience with the ability to effectively communicate technical information to customers, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Working knowledge of IPC and J-STD requirements; Class 1-3 IPC training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct the Engineering and Document Control teams, establishing priorities, assigning resources, and ensuring timely completion of projects and deliverables.
• Develop, coach, and mentor engineering staff to build technical capability, accountability, initiative, and effective cross-functional collaboration.
• Establish and maintain engineering processes, standards, and performance expectations that support safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and customer satisfaction.
• Identify staffing, training, equipment, and resource requirements and make recommendations to executive leadership.
• Promote continuous improvement, Lean/Six Sigma practices, standardization, and problem-solving throughout Engineering and Manufacturing.
• Develop and maintain an engineering technology roadmap aligned with Microboard's strategic objectives, customer requirements, and industry trends.
• Assess internal capabilities against current and future market and customer requirements and recommend investments in equipment, technology, software, and technical resources.
• Evaluate emerging and disruptive technologies and identify opportunities, risks, and mitigation strategies.
• Lead or support the selection, implementation, validation, and integration of new manufacturing technologies and equipment.
• Maintain strong technical knowledge of PCBA manufacturing, SMT, high-level assembly, box build, test, and related manufacturing processes.
• Serve as a technical resource to customers and prospects, working directly with customer engineering teams to evaluate designs, manufacturing requirements, and process improvements.
• Partner with Business Development and Program Management on new opportunities, customer selection, and portfolio management.
• Provide engineering input to quotations, including technology fit, DFM/DFT analysis, process requirements, tooling, equipment, and technical risks.
• Evaluate customer designs and requirements against Microboard's capabilities and identify opportunities to improve manufacturability, quality, reliability, and cost.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Project management

Problem solving

Decision making

Customer communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Valor

Cadence

CAM350

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Microboard is seeking a Director of Engineering to lead and grow the Engineering and Document Control teams in Seymour, CT. You will shape the technology roadmap, drive NPI, and partner with operations, quality, and business development to meet quality, delivery, and cost objectives.

You will manage cross-functional programs, mentor staff, and implement robust processes for PCBA manufacturing, SMT, and box build to enhance manufacturability and reliability.