Engineering Manager, PCBA Operations - NPI & Lean Leader

The Keystone Distinction Group; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Keystone Distinction Group 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. This role reports to the corporate engineering leadership and focuses on cross‑functional execution across product, process, and test engineering.

The candidate will drive NPI, DFx, cost-reduction initiatives, and align customer accounts with evolving plant operations

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Shaping strategic roadmaps and resource allocations as a core member of the Albuquerque Leadership Team.
• Overseeing Product, Process, and Test Engineering organizations with capital spend and budgets.
• Directing end-to-end NPI, large-scale product transfers, BOM/ECN integrity, and DFx reviews.
• Driving continuous quality improvement and compliance with RoHS and related regulations.
• Serving as technical liaison for aerospace, military, and tech-industry customers.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing & Quality

Systems & Compliance

Test & Tech

Business & Strategy

Education

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

Job description

The Keystone Distinction Group 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. This role reports to the corporate engineering leadership and focuses on cross‑functional execution across product, process, and test engineering.

The candidate will drive NPI, DFx, cost-reduction initiatives, and align customer accounts with evolving plant operations