Manufacturing Engineering Manager pcba ems HOT

Ashton North LLC; Johnstown (Cambria County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 Work Schedule

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

401(k) with employer matching

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development support

Job summary

Ashton North LLC is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineering Manager for their Windber, PA area site. This on-site role leads the manufacturing engineering team, drives NPI transitions to high-yield production, and optimizes SMT/PCBA lines including soldering stages and conformal coating.

You will implement lean initiatives, manage equipment projects, and foster a culture of continuous improvement with measurable KPIs and budget accountability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical).
• 5–8+ years in high-mix/low-volume PCBA/EMS environments with leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of SMT/PCBA processes, IPC guidelines, and MES usage.
• Experience with regulated quality systems like ISO 9001, AS9100, or ISO 13485.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing and process engineers, manage budgets, and set KPIs.
• Define and improve PCBA manufacturing processes including SMT and wave soldering.
• Champion NPI to high-yield production with robust DFM reviews.
• Lead capital equipment selections and automation projects (IQ/OQ/PQ).
• Drive Lean and 5S culture to reduce scrap and improve cycle times.

Skills

Leadership

Process optimization

NPI management

Lean & Six Sigma

Team mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree (Mechanical/Industrial/Electrical)

Tools

MES

IPC guidelines

ISO 9001 / AS9100 / ISO 13485

Job description

Manufacturing Engineering Manager with EMS contract Electronic Manufacturing Services and SMT PCBA experience.

Manufacturing Engineering Manager – PCBA & EMS

Position Title: Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Location: Windber, PA Area (On-Site)

Position Type: Full-Time, Exempt

Company Overview

Our client is an elite, globally positioned Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) provider. Known for handling high-complexity, high-reliability products, they partner with leading companies in the medical device, defense, aerospace, and advanced energy sectors. Operating out of a state-of-the-art facility in Western Pennsylvania, they combine cutting-edge automated assembly technology with a collaborative, employee-centric workplace culture.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead our site's manufacturing engineering team. This critical role oversees the processes, systems, and advanced robotics that drive high-velocity Surface Mount Technology (SMT) and through-hole production lines. You will lead the transition of new products from introduction (NPI) to full-scale manufacturing, optimizing factory floor layout, implementing lean initiatives, and elevating operational efficiency.

Core Responsibilities

• Leadership & Mentorship: Direct, motivate, and develop a team of Manufacturing and Process Engineers. Oversee department budget, project prioritization, and key performance metrics (KPIs).
• Process Optimization: Define, analyze, and continuously improve complex PCBA manufacturing processes (including SMT lines, reflow soldering, selective solder, wave soldering, and conformal coating).
• New Product Introduction (NPI): Champion the NPI process to guarantee a smooth transition from client design to high-yield production, ensuring robust Design for Manufacturing (DFM) reviews.
• Capital Equipment & Automation: Spearhead the selection, installation, and qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) of new manufacturing equipment, robotics, and smart-factory technology.
• Lean & 5S Culture: Drive Continuous Improvement initiatives leveraging Lean Manufacturing methodologies, Six Sigma tools, and root-cause analysis to reduce scrap, optimize cycle times, and eliminate process waste.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience: Minimum of 5–8+ years of engineering experience inside a high-mix/low-volume PCBA manufacturing or EMS environment, with at least 3 years in a leadership or managerial capacity.
• Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of modern automated SMT line configurations, advanced soldering metallurgy, IPC guidelines, and manufacturing execution systems (MES).
• Compliance Standards: Strong familiarity with regulated quality systems (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100, or ISO 13485).

Compensation & Perks

• Highly competitive base salary, plus annual bonus eligibility based on performance.
• 9/80 Work Schedule (Work 80 hours in 9 days and get alternating Fridays off).
• Premium healthcare, dental, and vision insurance options.
• 401(k) retirement plan featuring an excellent employer matching program.
• Generous paid time off, paid holidays, and professional development support.