Manufacturing Engineer - High-Reliability Electronics

allocortech inc.; Waynesboro (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Allocortech, on-site in Crozet, VA, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to own and optimize manufacturing processes for high-reliability electronic assemblies, PCBA, SMT/through-hole, fine-pitch work, and harness fabrication.

You will bridge design and production, drive DFM and manufacturability, create clear instructions, improve yield, support NPI, and ensure IPC Class 3 compliance in a small-team setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of electronics manufacturing engineering experience in PCBA/SMT/high-reliability environments.
• Solid knowledge of IPC standards (IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, IPC-A-620) and related practices.
• Ability to read complex schematics, assembly drawings, BOMs, and ECNs.
• Experience with root-cause analysis and continuous improvement processes.
• U.S. Citizenship required (ITAR) and ability to obtain security clearance.
• Strong communication and teamwork in fast-paced, hardware-focused settings.

Responsibilities

• Develop, document, and improve manufacturing processes for SMT, through-hole, fine-pitch, and harness fabrication.
• Collaborate with design engineering on DFM/DFT reviews and producibility feedback.
• Specify and sustain tooling, fixtures, and equipment for production.
• Lead or support root-cause analysis, non-conformance disposition, and corrective actions.
• Establish process controls, yields, first-pass success, and quality metrics; drive improvements.
• Ensure IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, IPC-A-620, IPC-7711/7721 compliance in manufacturing.

Skills

IPC standards knowledge

DFM/DFT collaboration

Root-cause analysis

Manufacturing engineering

Reading schematics & BOMs

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Tools

Rework stations

Soldering systems

ESD controls

Quality systems (AS9100/ISO)

Job description

Allocortech, on-site in Crozet, VA, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to own and optimize manufacturing processes for high-reliability electronic assemblies, PCBA, SMT/through-hole, fine-pitch work, and harness fabrication.

You will bridge design and production, drive DFM and manufacturability, create clear instructions, improve yield, support NPI, and ensure IPC Class 3 compliance in a small-team setting.