Engineering Manager PCBA Operations

Ashton North LLC; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashton North LLC in Albuquerque seeks an accomplished Engineering Manager with 10+ years in EMS and 5+ years in project management to lead strategic growth in the Southwest region. You will scale NPI, drive DFx and cost-reduction initiatives, and guide cross-functional teams across product, process, and test engineering.

You will oversee capital budgeting, alignment with corporate roadmaps, and engagement with aerospace and defense accounts, while fostering Lean culture and strong customer

Qualifications

• 10+ years in EMS/production environments.
• 5+ years in formal Project Management.
• 3+ years in people leadership/management.

Responsibilities

• Shape strategic roadmaps and allocate resources as part of the Albuquerque Leadership Team.
• Oversee Product, Process, and Test Engineering with capital spend and budgets.
• Direct end-to-end NPI, rapid prototyping, and large-scale transfers.
• Drive continuous quality improvement and regulatory compliance (RoHS, etc.).
• Act as liaison for key aerospace, military, and tech accounts.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing

Systems & Compliance

Test & Tech

Business Strategy

Education

B.S. in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

SEEKING YOU, An Accomplished Engineering Manager with 10+ years in electronics manufacturing (EMS) and 5+ years in project management, eager to relocate to the Southwest Rockies region to lead strategic growth in Albuquerque.

A dynamic, customer-focused leader with a strong technical foundation in product, process, and test engineering. Proven track record of scaling New Product Introduction (NPI), driving DFx and cost-reduction initiatives, and building high-performing, cross-functional teams. Combines hands‑on expertise in Lean/Kaizen methodologies and BOM/ECN governance with executive presence to align plant operations, corporate engineering roadmaps, and key aerospace, military, and industrial customer accounts.

Core Competencies & Technical Skills

• Leadership & Culture: Cross-functional team building, executive coaching, rapid change/Kaizen management, autonomous execution.


• Manufacturing & Quality: Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS), NPI & large-scale product transfers, DFx analysis, process validation, Lean Manufacturing.


• Systems & Compliance: BOM & ECN management, product cost reduction, capital budgeting, RoHS, Conflict Minerals, and environmental standards.


• Test & Tech: Electronics test development, Aerospace / Military / Tech-Industrial hardware markets.


• Business & Strategy: Customer relationship management (CRM), strategic roadmap development, executive leadership team (ALBUQUERQUE BU) participation.

Professional Highlights & Key Responsibilities

• Business Unit Leadership: Serves as a core member of the Albuquerque Leadership Team and the company-wide Corporate Engineering team to shape strategic roadmaps and resource allocations.


• Engineering Operations: Oversees Product, Process, and Test Engineering organizations; manages capital spend, annual budgets, and cross-functional project prioritization.


• NPI & Lifecycle Management: Directs end-to-end New Product Introduction, rapid prototyping, large-scale product transfers, BOM/ECN integrity, and comprehensive DFx/cost-reduction reviews.


• Quality & Compliance: Drives continuous quality improvement and ensures strict compliance with RoHS, Conflict Minerals, and evolving environmental regulations.


• Customer & Account Advocacy: Acts as technical and executive liaison for key commercial, aerospace, and defense accounts—resolving complex escalations and building long-term executive trust.

Qualifications

• Education: B.S. in Electrical, Mechanical, or related Engineering.


• Experience:
  
  
  
  • 10+ years in Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) / production environments.
  
  
  • 5+ years in formal Project Management.
  
  
  • 3+ years in People Leadership / Management.
  
  
  
  


• Domain Knowledge: Deep familiarity with Aerospace, Military, and Tech Industrial product lifecycles, electronics test development, and entrepreneurial continuous-improvement cultures.