Manufacturing Engineering Manager - On-site PCBA & EMS

SteveRecruiter, LLC; Johnstown (Cambria County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 Work Schedule

Premium healthcare, dental, and vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Professional development support

Job summary

SteveRecruiter, LLC seeks a Manufacturing Engineering Manager for an EMS contract provider in the Windber, PA area. The role oversees SMT and PCBA production, leading NPI transitions to high-yield manufacturing and driving lean improvements on the factory floor.

You will manage a team of manufacturing and process engineers, optimize complex PCBA processes, and lead equipment selection and automation initiatives to elevate productivity, quality, and on-time delivery in a highly regulated

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical engineering or related field.
• 5–8+ years in high-mix/low-volume PCBA EMS environment with 3+ years in leadership.
• Deep knowledge of automated SMT line configurations and IPC guidelines.
• Experience with MES and regulated quality systems (ISO 9001/AS9100/ISO 13485).

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Manufacturing and Process Engineers to drive performance.
• Define, analyze and improve complex PCBA manufacturing processes (SMT, reflow, selective solder, wave solder, conformal coating).
• Champion the NPI process to ensure smooth transition to high-yield production and robust DFM reviews.
• Spearhead equipment selection, installation and IQ/OQ/PQ of new manufacturing tech and automation.
• Drive Lean & 5S culture to reduce scrap, optimize cycle times and eliminate waste.

Skills

Leadership

Process optimization

NPI

Lean Manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering/Industrial Engineering/Electrical Engineering

Tools

MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems)

IPC guidelines

Job description

SteveRecruiter, LLC seeks a Manufacturing Engineering Manager for an EMS contract provider in the Windber, PA area. The role oversees SMT and PCBA production, leading NPI transitions to high-yield manufacturing and driving lean improvements on the factory floor.

You will manage a team of manufacturing and process engineers, optimize complex PCBA processes, and lead equipment selection and automation initiatives to elevate productivity, quality, and on-time delivery in a highly regulated