EMS Manufacturing Engineering Manager — SMT & Automation Leader

Calqulate Metrics Ltd; Johnstown (Cambria County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

9/80 schedule

Healthcare

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Holidays

Professional development

Job summary

Calqulate Metrics Ltd. seeks an experienced Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead the on-site team in the Windber, PA area.

You will oversee processes, systems, and robotics powering high-velocity SMT and through-hole production lines, guiding products from NPI to full-scale manufacturing. You will optimize factory layout, implement lean initiatives, and elevate operational efficiency while ensuring DFx reviews and compliance with quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 5–8+ years in a high-mix/low-volume PCBA EMS environment.
• 3+ years in leadership/management capacity.
• Deep knowledge of automated SMT lines, advanced soldering metallurgy, IPC guidelines, MES.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, AS9100, or ISO 13485 quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead Manufacturing and Process Engineers and manage department KPIs and budget.
• Define and optimize complex PCBA manufacturing processes (SMT, reflow, selective and wave soldering, conformal coating).
• Champion NPI to ensure smooth design-to-production transitions and robust DFM reviews.
• Lead capital equipment selection, installation, IQ/OQ/PQ, robotics, and smart-factory tech.
• Drive Lean, 5S, and Six Sigma-based continuous improvements to reduce scrap and cycle times.

Skills

Leadership experience

Process optimization

NPI coordination

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

MES

SMT line configurations

IPC guidelines

Job description

Calqulate Metrics Ltd. seeks an experienced Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead the on-site team in the Windber, PA area.

You will oversee processes, systems, and robotics powering high-velocity SMT and through-hole production lines, guiding products from NPI to full-scale manufacturing. You will optimize factory layout, implement lean initiatives, and elevate operational efficiency while ensuring DFx reviews and compliance with quality standards.