Engineering Manager PCBA Operations

CareerNerds; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

CareerNerds, LLC in Albuquerque seeks an accomplished Engineering Manager with 10+ years in electronics manufacturing (EMS) and 5+ years in project management to lead strategic growth in the Southwest Rockies region.

The role focuses on scaling NPI programs, DFx initiatives, and cross-functional leadership within aerospace, military, and industrial customer accounts, aligning plant operations with corporate roadmaps.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Shape strategic roadmaps and resource allocations as a core Albuquerque team member.
• Oversee Product, Process, and Test Engineering; manage budgets.
• Direct end-to-end NPI, rapid prototyping, and large-scale product transfers.
• Drive continuous quality improvements and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Advocate for customers and accounts with executive-level liaison.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing

Systems & Compliance

Test & Tech

Business & Strategy

Education

B.S. in Electrical, Mechanical, or related 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.