Engineering Manager, EMS / NPI & Lean Execution

Rare Bird Recruiting, LLC; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Rare Bird Recruiting, LLC seeks an accomplished Engineering Manager in Albuquerque with 10+ years in EMS and 5+ years in project management.

You will lead the Product, Process, and Test Engineering teams, drive DFx, NPI, and cost‑reduction initiatives, and partner with aerospace and defense accounts to shape strategic roadmaps. A dynamic, customer‑focused leader will align plant operations with corporate goals and deliver cross‑functional execution.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) / production environments.
• 5+ years in formal Project Management.
• 3+ years in People Leadership / Management.
• Experience with RoHS, Conflict Minerals, and environmental standards.
• Experience with NPI lifecycle, BOM/ECN governance, and DFx/cost‑reduction reviews.

Responsibilities

• Shape strategic roadmaps and resource allocations as part of Albuquerque Leadership Team.
• Oversee Product, Process, and Test Engineering organizations; manage budgets and cross‑functional prioritization.
• Direct end‑to‑end New Product Introduction, rapid prototyping, and large‑scale product transfers with DFx considerations.
• Drive continuous quality improvement and ensure compliance with RoHS and environmental standards.
• Act as technical liaison for aerospace/defense accounts and align with corporate engineering roadmaps.

Skills

Leadership

EMS Expertise

NPI/DFx

Cross-functional

Program Management

Quality & Compliance

Education

B.S. in Electrical/Mechanical Eng

Job description

Rare Bird Recruiting, LLC seeks an accomplished Engineering Manager in Albuquerque with 10+ years in EMS and 5+ years in project management.

You will lead the Product, Process, and Test Engineering teams, drive DFx, NPI, and cost‑reduction initiatives, and partner with aerospace and defense accounts to shape strategic roadmaps. A dynamic, customer‑focused leader will align plant operations with corporate goals and deliver cross‑functional execution.