Manager, NPI Manufacturing Engineering – PCB Assemblies

Torrey Holistics; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k)

Paid time off

Parental leave

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Rockwell Automation is seeking a Manager of NPI Manufacturing Engineering for PCB Assemblies to guide a cross-functional team from DfX to manufacturing readiness. You will lead end-to-end NPI efforts, drive cost estimation and tooling decisions, and own KPI dashboards to accelerate time-to-market for multiple PCBA programs.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in electronics manufacturing leadership, with a hybrid work schedule and collaboration across global teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in engineering or related field.
• 5+ years leading engineering teams in electronics manufacturing.
• Experience with PCBA industrialization and NPI.
• Proven ability to set KPIs and drive time-to-market improvements.
• Global collaboration with internal/external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end NPI for PCBA programs from DfX to manufacturing readiness.
• Drive cost estimation, tooling recommendations, and process definitions.
• Develop KPI dashboards and remove roadblocks to hit launches.
• Mentor teams and manage resource planning to meet tight timelines.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and suppliers.

Skills

DfX collaboration

KPI ownership

Resource planning

Leadership

Manufacturing analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Imagine stepping into a role where every day you help turn breakthrough electronic designs into high‑quality, buildable products. As the Manager of NPI Manufacturing Engineering for PCB Assemblies, you’ll guide a cross‑functional team through industrialization—from early DfX collaboration to prototype execution and manufacturing readiness. You will report to Jim Rondeau and operate on a hybrid schedule.A day in this roleYour morning may begin with a stand‑up aligning engineering resources to priority launches. Midday, you’re reviewing DfX feedback and cost models for a next‑gen controller, then walking the prototype line to validate process parameters and schedules. You’ll close the day coaching team members, refining KPI dashboards, and clearing roadblocks so critical PCBA programs hit their time‑to‑market goals.What you’ll leadEnd‑to‑end stewardship of new product introductions for printed circuit board assemblies across multiple programs.Industrialization excellence: DfX collaboration, product data readiness, prototype line execution, and product cost estimation.Goal setting and KPI ownership to monitor performance and drive continuous improvement.Resource planning—allocation by priority, schedule, and skills to meet aggressive launch timelines.Technical mentoring and leadership development to ensure program and production success.Must‑have backgroundBachelor’s degree or equivalent, relevant professional experience.Preferred experience5+ years leading engineering teams focused on industrialization and NPI within electronic assembly environments.Hands‑on oversight of manufacturing engineering deliverables: cost estimation, manufacturing plans, tooling recommendations, and process definition.Leadership in global engineering organizations, aligning internal and external stakeholders.Ownership of resource planning processes, tools, and workforce allocation.Proven support for prototype execution, PCBA delivery, and manufacturing readiness.Track record of establishing organizational KPIs and streamlining processes to accelerate time‑to‑market.Core proficienciesPrinted Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA)Printed Circuit Board ComponentsWhere you’ll workHybrid schedule with flexibility coordinated with your manager.BenefitsComprehensive health coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision401(k)Paid time offParental and Caregiver LeaveFlexible work schedule to support life outside of workLearn more: www.raquickfind.comOur cultureAt Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this or other roles.LegalLegal authorization to work in the U.S. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.Additional informationThis position is part of a job family. Experience will be the determining factor for position level and compensation.