Manufacturing Technical Engineering Manager

Top Prospect Group; Seymour (CT); On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Benefits package

Job summary

Top Prospect Group is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Technical Engineering Manager in Seymour, CT. This onsite role leads Technical Engineering and SMT programming in a high-mix EMS/PCBA setting, working closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain.

The ideal candidate has extensive hands-on SMT production experience, program development, data handling, and a strong cross-functional leadership mindset to drive manufacturing excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-mix EMS/PCBA contract manufacturing environments.
• Hands-on leadership in SMT programming and production support.
• Familiarity with BOM, CAD, Gerber data and centroid/pick-and-place data.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for Technical Engineering and SMT Programming.
• Manage and mentor SMT Programming staff and engineering personnel.
• Review and approve BOMs, Gerber files, CAD drawings, and data for production.

Skills

EMS/PCB/PCBA experience

SMT programming

Cross-functional leadership

Problem solving

Manufacturing data handling

Project planning

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

FUJI SMT equipment

CAD/Gerber data tools

Aegis MES or similar MES/ERP

Job description

Manufacturing Technical Engineering ManagerJob DetailsManufacturing Technical Engineering Manager will be $160,000–$180,000 base + bonus, direct hire with benefitsRelocation AssistanceEligible for up to $10,000 in relocation reimbursementJob LocationCT – Seymour, CTFull-Time, Onsite – 5 days per weekDescriptionWe are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Technical Engineering Manager with a strong background in EMS / PCB / PCBA contract manufacturing to lead technical engineering and SMT programming activities within a complex, high-mix electronics manufacturing environment.This is a highly hands-on engineering leadership position. Direct EMS/PCB/PCBA contract manufacturing experience is required. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with SMT manufacturing, equipment, programming, manufacturing data, and production processes.This individual will provide leadership across Technical Engineering, SMT Programming, manufacturing data preparation, production documentation, and manufacturing support while working closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Program Management, Planning, Supply Chain, and Production.Duties and ResponsibilitiesProvide leadership and technical oversight for Technical Engineering, production documentation, manufacturing data preparation, and SMT programmingManage, develop, and establish priorities for Technical Engineering and SMT Programming personnelEstablish effective workflow, accountability, priorities, and cross-trainingLead technical activities within a high-mix EMS/PCBA contract manufacturing environmentWork hands-on within the manufacturing environment alongside Operations, Engineering, Quality, and ProductionProvide direct leadership and technical responsibility for SMT programming activitiesManage the creation, validation, release, revision, and maintenance of SMT placement programsSupport SMT production equipment, including FUJI NXT III or similar platformsReview and process manufacturing data including Bills of Material (BOMs), CAD files, Gerber files, drawings, centroid/pick-and-place data, specifications, and engineering requirementsEnsure customer manufacturing data packages are complete, accurate, and production-readyLead technical reviews from receipt of customer data through manufacturing releaseSupport complex PCB/PCBA assemblies with high component counts and intricate designsOversee SMT component/package library development and maintenanceEnsure component locations, rotations, package definitions, polarity, orientation, feeder requirements, and placement parameters are properly definedOptimize SMT placement sequences, feeder setup, nozzle utilization, machine balancing, throughput, and equipment utilizationSupport NPI, prototype, first-build, and production-launch activitiesProvide floor-level technical support during first article, first-build, and production validationTroubleshoot placement defects, component orientation issues, programming problems, package/library errors, and other SMT-related production issuesCoordinate Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), component substitutions, customer revisions, and manufacturing process changesMaintain revision and configuration control of SMT programs and manufacturing documentationSupport continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing setup time, programming time, placement errors, machine downtime, and production interruptionsDevelop and mentor technical engineering and SMT programming personnelPartner across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Program Management, Planning, and Supply ChainQualificationsDirect EMS / PCB / PCBA contract manufacturing experience requiredStrong experience in a high-mix electronics contract manufacturing environmentExtensive hands-on experience with SMT production, equipment, programming, and processesStrong manufacturing/technical engineering backgroundStrong knowledge of complex PCB/PCBA assembly processesExperience with SMT placement programming and component/package librariesWorking knowledge of CAD, Gerber, centroid/pick-and-place data, BOMs, and electronic manufacturing dataExperience with FUJI SMT equipment and programming platforms strongly preferredStrong knowledge of component identification, package types, polarity, orientation, and reference designatorsDemonstrated experience managing technical or engineering personnelExperience leading within a large manufacturing organization strongly preferredExperience within an approximately $80M–$100M+ manufacturing business preferredExperience supporting a significant organization, ideally approximately 175+ employeesStrong problem-solving and root-cause analysis skillsStrong project planning and organizational skillsAbility to manage multiple production priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environmentStrong communication and cross-functional leadership skillsEducation and ExperienceBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical discipline preferredEquivalent directly applicable electronics manufacturing and SMT experience may be consideredProgressive electronics manufacturing, technical engineering, SMT programming, or manufacturing engineering experiencePrevious supervisory or technical team leadership experience requiredHigh-mix EMS manufacturing experience strongly preferredTechnical SkillsSMT programming software and manufacturing data systemsFUJI SMT programming and manufacturing platforms strongly preferredCAD and Gerber tools/viewersCentroid / pick-and-place dataBOM managementComponent/package librariesAegis MES or similar manufacturing systemsINFOR or similar ERP/MRP systemsPLM/configuration management systemsMicrosoft Office and ExcelCompany OverviewFounded in 2010, Top Prospect Group was created with a focus on matching high-quality candidates with top clients while fostering an environment where success is shared by all. In 2023, the company was acquired by HW Staffing Solutions, expanding its service offerings to include technology and professional services.Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply immediately!Please include a clean copy of your resume and salary expectations in your application.#INDTPGSHELTON