EMS Engineering Manager: Lead SMT/PCBA & Process Excellence

Spherion; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Spherion is seeking a Senior Engineer or Engineering Manager with a strong EMS background to drive operational efficiency, lead major improvement initiatives, and mentor a high-performing team of manufacturing and test engineers at our Frederick, MD site.

You will partner with Operations, Quality, and customers to scale capabilities, optimize front-end engineering and NPI processes, and act as a technical liaison for suppliers and OEMs.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering required.
• 7+ years in electronics manufacturing; 3+ years leading manufacturing/process engineers.
• Hands-on SMT/PCBA EMS experience; PCB design/layout, testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor manufacturing and test engineers.
• Oversee process development and drive IPC/ISO compliance.
• Serve as technical liaison for customers, suppliers, and internal teams.

Skills

Team Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

ERP/MRP proficiency

MS Office proficiency

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Tools

ERP/MRP software

PCB design/layout tools

Job description

Spherion is seeking a Senior Engineer or Engineering Manager with a strong EMS background to drive operational efficiency, lead major improvement initiatives, and mentor a high-performing team of manufacturing and test engineers at our Frederick, MD site.

You will partner with Operations, Quality, and customers to scale capabilities, optimize front-end engineering and NPI processes, and act as a technical liaison for suppliers and OEMs.