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

Relocation reimbursement up to $10,000

Job summary

Top Prospect Group seeks an experienced Manufacturing Technical Engineering Manager to lead EMS/PCB/PCBA contract manufacturing efforts in a high-mix electronics environment. The role is hands-on and requires direct supervision of SMT programming and technical engineering teams.

The candidate will oversee data preparation, production documentation, and manufacturing support while partnering with Operations, Quality, Program Management, Planning, Supply Chain, and Production to drive performance

Qualifications

• Direct EMS/PCB/PCBA contract manufacturing experience required.
• Strong hands-on SMT experience in high-mix EMS environments.
• Experience with SMT placement programming and component libraries.
• Knowledge of CAD, Gerber data, BOMs and electronic manufacturing data.

Responsibilities

• Lead Technical Engineering and SMT Programming activities.
• Manage and develop Technical Engineering/SMT Programming personnel.
• Establish workflow, priorities, and cross-training.
• Support SMT production equipment and programming platforms.
• Review and process manufacturing data and customer data packages.
• Lead ECOs, component substitutions, and manufacturing changes.
• Mentor technical staff and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

SMT programming

Manufacturing leadership

Process improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Project management

Equipment troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Supervisory/leadership experience

Tools

FUJI SMT programming

CAD/Gerber tools

BOM management

Aegis MES/ERP systems

PLM/configuration management

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Manufacturing Technical Engineering Manager

Manufacturing Technical Engineering Manager will be $160,000–$180,000 base + bonus, direct hire with benefits

Relocation Assistance

Eligible for up to $10,000 in relocation reimbursement

Job Location

CT – Seymour, CT

Description

We 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 Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and technical oversight for Technical Engineering, production documentation, manufacturing data preparation, and SMT programming
• Manage, develop, and establish priorities for Technical Engineering and SMT Programming personnel
• Establish effective workflow, accountability, priorities, and cross‑training
• Lead technical activities within a high‑mix EMS/PCBA contract manufacturing environment
• Work hands‑on within the manufacturing environment alongside Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Production
• Provide direct leadership and technical responsibility for SMT programming activities
• Manage the creation, validation, release, revision, and maintenance of SMT placement programs
• Support SMT production equipment, including FUJI NXT III or similar platforms
• Review and process manufacturing data including Bills of Material (BOMs), CAD files, Gerber files, drawings, centroid/pick‑and‑place data, specifications, and engineering requirements
• Ensure customer manufacturing data packages are complete, accurate, and production‑ready
• Lead technical reviews from receipt of customer data through manufacturing release
• Support complex PCB/PCBA assemblies with high component counts and intricate designs
• Oversee SMT component/package library development and maintenance
• Ensure component locations, rotations, package definitions, polarity, orientation, feeder requirements, and placement parameters are properly defined
• Optimize SMT placement sequences, feeder setup, nozzle utilization, machine balancing, throughput, and equipment utilization
• Support NPI, prototype, first‑build, and production‑launch activities
• Provide floor‑level technical support during first article, first‑build, and production validation
• Troubleshoot placement defects, component orientation issues, programming problems, package/library errors, and other SMT‑related production issues
• Coordinate Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), component substitutions, customer revisions, and manufacturing process changes
• Maintain revision and configuration control of SMT programs and manufacturing documentation
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing setup time, programming time, placement errors, machine downtime, and production interruptions
• Develop and mentor technical engineering and SMT programming personnel
• Partner across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Program Management, Planning, and Supply Chain

Qualifications

• Direct EMS / PCB / PCBA contract manufacturing experience required
• Strong experience in a high‑mix electronics contract manufacturing environment
• Extensive hands‑on experience with SMT production, equipment, programming, and processes
• Strong manufacturing/technical engineering background
• Strong knowledge of complex PCB/PCBA assembly processes
• Experience with SMT placement programming and component/package libraries
• Working knowledge of CAD, Gerber, centroid/pick‑and‑place data, BOMs, and electronic manufacturing data
• Experience with FUJI SMT equipment and programming platforms strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of component identification, package types, polarity, orientation, and reference designators
• Demonstrated experience managing technical or engineering personnel
• Experience leading within a large manufacturing organization strongly preferred
• Experience within an approximately $80M–$100M+ manufacturing business preferred
• Experience supporting a significant organization, ideally approximately 175+ employees
• Strong problem‑solving and root‑cause analysis skills
• Strong project planning and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple production priorities in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment
• Strong communication and cross‑functional leadership skills

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical discipline preferred
• Equivalent directly applicable electronics manufacturing and SMT experience may be considered
• Progressive electronics manufacturing, technical engineering, SMT programming, or manufacturing engineering experience
• Previous supervisory or technical team leadership experience required
• High‑mix EMS manufacturing experience strongly preferred

Technical Skills

• SMT programming software and manufacturing data systems
• FUJI SMT programming and manufacturing platforms strongly preferred
• CAD and Gerber tools/viewers
• BOM management
• Aegis MES or similar manufacturing systems
• INFOR or similar ERP/MRP systems
• PLM/configuration management systems
• Microsoft Office and Excel

Company Overview

Founded 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.