Electronics Industrialization Engineering Manager (PCBA NPI)

100Hires, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Parental and Caregiver Leave

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

Rockwell Automation in Milwaukee, WI seeks an Electronics Industrialization Engineering Manager to orchestrate PCBA NPI and product industrialization in a hybrid setting. You translate concepts into scalable assembly processes and drive prototype execution to ensure timely market readiness.

Lead a multi-disciplinary team across DfX, data readiness, and cost modeling while establishing KPI frameworks and guiding talent allocation to meet schedules and quality targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or commensurate relevant experience.
• 5+ years leading engineering teams in electronics assembly/NPI.
• Experience with manufacturing engineering processes: cost estimation, tooling, and manufacturing plans.
• History leading global engineering initiatives with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven KPI creation and process improvement to reduce time‑to‑market.

Responsibilities

• Lead PCBA NPI, process execution, and technology deployment.
• Own industrialization deliverables: DfX, data readiness, prototype execution, and product costing.
• Set organizational goals and KPIs; monitor team effectiveness and business results.
• Manage resource plans aligned to project priorities, schedules, skill development, and time‑to‑market.

Skills

Electrical engineering leadership

NPI experience

Resource planning

KPIs & process improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Lead industrialization that accelerates launch readinessWe’re seeking an Electronics Industrialization Engineering Manager to orchestrate PCBA new product introductions across multiple programs. Reporting to Jim Rondeau, you will manage a hybrid team delivering robust DfX, clean product data, efficient prototype builds, and confident manufacturing readiness—so we hit market windows without compromising quality.Impact you will makeTranslate product concepts into scalable assembly processes and clear cost models.Stand up and refine prototype lines to validate design assumptions and process capability.Establish KPI frameworks and action plans that drive predictability and throughput.Allocate engineering talent to the right work at the right time to meet schedule and capability needs.Grow a high‑performing organization through coaching, accountability, and technical leadership.Core responsibilitiesLead a multi‑disciplinary team focused on PCBA NPI, process execution, and technology deployment.Own industrialization deliverables: DfX, product data readiness, prototype execution, and product costing.Set organizational goals and KPIs; monitor and improve team effectiveness and business results.Manage resource plans aligned to project priorities, schedules, skill development, and time‑to‑market.Develop technical depth and leadership strength across the engineering organization.QualificationsRequiredBachelor’s degree or commensurate relevant experience.Preferred5+ years leading engineering teams responsible for industrialization and NPI in electronics assembly.Experience with manufacturing engineering processes: cost estimation, manufacturing plans, tooling, and process requirements.History of leading global engineering initiatives with internal and external stakeholders.Expertise in resource planning processes, tools, and workforce allocation.Background supporting prototype execution, PCBA delivery, and manufacturing readiness.Proven KPI creation and process improvement to reduce time‑to‑market.Technical proficiencyPCB AssemblyPCB ComponentsWork model and leadershipReports to: Jim RondeauWork arrangement: HybridRewards and benefitsMedical, Dental, and Vision insurance401(k)Paid Time OffParental and Caregiver LeaveFlexible work scheduleMore details: www.raquickfind.comOur commitmentAt Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this or other roles.LegalLegal authorization to work in the U.S. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.Role levelThis position is part of a job family. Experience will be the determining factor for position level and compensation.