EMS Engineering Manager — NPI & Lean Leader (Albuquerque)

Pernini Legal, Inc.; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Pernini Legal, Inc. is seeking an accomplished Engineering Manager with 10+ years in electronics manufacturing and 5+ years in project management to lead strategic growth in Albuquerque. The role focuses on aligning product, process, and test engineering with customer needs and aerospace/defense accounts.

You will guide NPI, DFx/cost-reduction initiatives, and cross-functional teams, ensuring BOM/ECN integrity and regulatory compliance while shaping roadmaps with senior leadership.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical, Mechanical, or related Engineering.
• 10+ years in Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) / production environments.
• 5+ years in formal Project Management.
• 3+ years in People Leadership / Management.
• Deep familiarity with Aerospace, Military, and Tech Industrial product lifecycles, electronics test development, and entrepreneurial continuous‑improvement cultures.

Responsibilities

• Shape strategic roadmaps and resource allocations as a core member of the Albuquerque Leadership Team and Corporate Engineering.
• Oversee Product, Process, and Test Engineering organizations; manage capital spend, annual budgets, and cross‑functional project prioritization.
• Direct end-to-end New Product Introduction, rapid prototyping, large‑scale product transfers, BOM/ECN integrity, and comprehensive DFx/cost‑reduction reviews.
• Drive continuous quality improvement and ensure compliance with RoHS, Conflict Minerals, and evolving environmental regulations.
• Act as technical and executive liaison for key commercial, aerospace, and defense accounts—resolving complex escalations and building executive trust.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing

Systems

Test

Business

Education

B.S. in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Pernini Legal, Inc. is seeking an accomplished Engineering Manager with 10+ years in electronics manufacturing and 5+ years in project management to lead strategic growth in Albuquerque. The role focuses on aligning product, process, and test engineering with customer needs and aerospace/defense accounts.

You will guide NPI, DFx/cost-reduction initiatives, and cross-functional teams, ensuring BOM/ECN integrity and regulatory compliance while shaping roadmaps with senior leadership.