Engineering Manager

Nextek, Inc.; Madison (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Short/Long term disability

401k Match

Educational Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Nextek, Inc. is a niche, technology-driven EMS company specializing in precision electronic assembly for high-rel products.

The role leads Product, Process, Test, and Programming Engineering across design reviews, manufacturability assessments, and production support. Responsibilities include driving DFM improvements, owning FactoryLogix configuration, and coordinating with Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain to resolve yield and schedule issues.

Qualifications

• Experience leading engineers or technical teams while remaining hands-on in process development and customer discussions.
• Proven ability to review product designs for DFM, assembly and test risks.
• Hands-on SMT and backend assembly process work experience in high-reliability electronics.
• Familiarity with IPC workmanship standards and test development.
• Experience owning FactoryLogix configuration, data quality, and user practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and set priorities for Product, Process, Test, and Programming Engineering; allocate resources and review deliverables.
• Serve as the main customer interface for technical matters including design reviews and risk-based decisions.
• Provide engineering support on the manufacturing floor for SMT, backend assembly, test, and conformal coating.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Process development

Troubleshooting

Customer interaction

PCB assembly knowledge

DFM review

Data quality

Communication

MES workflows

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

FactoryLogix

Job description

Nextek, Inc. is a niche market, technology-driven Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) company, founded in 1995. We offer precision electronic assembly and engineering services to customers with needs-driven, non-commodity products. We partner with companies who have unique product needs and who seek a high level of reliability, commitment and professional service from their manufacturing partners.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and set priorities for Product, Process, Test, and Programming Engineering; assign resources, review deliverables, and develop technical capability across the group.
• Serve as the overall customer interface for technical matters, including design reviews, manufacturability concerns, process changes, test strategy, technical risks, corrective actions, and production issues.
• Provide direct engineering support on the manufacturing floor for SMT, backend assembly, test, integration, and conformal coating; investigate defects and drive practical, documented solutions.
• Review customer designs and data packages for design for manufacturability (DFM), assembly, inspection, and test; communicate actionable recommendations before and during new product introduction.
• Own engineering readiness for new and transferred products, including process definition, work instructions, tooling and fixtures, programming, test coverage, and controlled release to production.
• Oversee FactoryLogix MES configuration and use, including process routes, digital work instructions, material and serial traceability, data integrity, user access, change control, and engineering support for shop floor adoption.
• Coordinate with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and program teams to resolve yield, throughput, reliability, and schedule issues; use production and test data to prioritize improvements.
• Establish and maintain engineering methods, documentation, and performance measures; support root cause analysis, corrective actions, and customer reviews or audits as needed.

Skills/Experience/Education/Training Required

• Substantial engineering experience in electronics manufacturing services or a comparable high reliability electronics manufacturing environment, including hands-on SMT and backend assembly process work.
• Experience leading engineers or technical teams while remaining directly involved in process development, troubleshooting, and customer technical discussions.
• Working knowledge of PCB assembly, soldering, inspection, test, integration, and conformal coating processes and their manufacturing controls.
• Ability to review product designs and manufacturing documentation and identify DFM, assembly, and test risks.
• Experience using and supporting MES workflows, with the ability to own FactoryLogix configuration, data quality, and user practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, sound technical judgment, and the ability to present issues and recommendations directly to customers.
• Direct FactoryLogix administration or implementation experience, including digital work instructions, traceability, and reporting.
• Experience with complex, high mix electronics programs and customer driven engineering changes.
• Familiarity with applicable IPC workmanship standards, test development, equipment or test programming, and structured corrective action methods.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short/Long term disability
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 401k Match
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Educational Reimbursement

EEO Employer: Nextek, Inc. is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without considering race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.