PC Board Assembly Manufacturing Engineer Manager

Ultipro; Eufaula, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc. is seeking a PC Board Assembly Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead design and implementation of electronic manufacturing systems and drive advanced PCB assembly processes.

You will oversee technology, equipment, and processes for PCBAs, optimize SMT, reflow, wave soldering, DFMs, PFMEA, SPC, Six Sigma, and Lean to improve productivity and quality, while mentoring a team.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor’s degree in Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• Five+ years of progressive experience in electronic manufacturing systems.
• Experience overseeing technology, equipment, and processes to manufacture PCBAs.
• Experience with paste printing, SMT, reflow, selective/wave soldering, and through-hole insertion.
• Experience with DFMs, PFMEA, SPC, Six Sigma, and Lean methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement electronic manufacturing systems.
• Oversee technology, equipment, and processes to manufacture PCBAs.
• Optimize PCB assembly processes including paste printing, SMT, reflow, and soldering.
• Analyze KPI data to maximize productivity and reduce downtime.
• Lead continuous improvement projects to reduce costs and improve quality.
• Develop SOPs, work instructions, and training materials.
• Manage direct reports.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

PCB assembly

Process improvement

DFM PFMEA

SPC Six Sigma Lean

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronic/Electrical/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

PFMEA

SPC

Six Sigma

Lean

DFM

Job description

PC Board Assembly Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Job Category: Manufacturing

Requisition Number: PCBOA002079

• Posted : September 22, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Description

Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc. is seeking a PC Board Assembly Manufacturing Engineering Manager.

Job duties: Design and implement electronic manufacturing systems. Oversee the development and implementation of technology, equipment, and processes to manufacture printed circuit board assemblies (“PCBAs”). Utilizing process engineering to optimize paste printing, surface mount technology, reflow soldering, selective / wave soldering, through-hole insertion, and IPC standards and statistical techniques. Analyze and optimize manufacturing equipment performance and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to maximize productivity and reduce downtime. Drive continuous improvement efforts in manufacturing processes and identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and areas for improvement to enhance productivity and quality. Oversee the planning, design, and execution of engineering projects aimed at upgrading facilities, equipment, and processes to improve manufacturing capacity and reduce operational costs. Conduct Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and risk assessments for new product introductions and process changes. Implement and monitor quality control measures and ensure products comply with DFM guidelines, industry standards, and customer requirements. Conduct daily process audits to maintain control over the manufacturing process. Perform process optimization using DFM and PFMEA methodologies. Create and update standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and training materials. Stay up to date on advancements in mechanical and electrical manufacturing technologies. Utilize SPC, TQM, Six Sigma, and Lean methodologies for process improvement and scrap reduction. Manage direct reports.

Minimum Requirements: Requires Bachelor’s degree in Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field plus five years of progressive experience in electronic manufacturing systems. Must have at least five years of experience in each of the following: 1. Overseeing the development and implementation of technology, equipment, and processes to manufacture printed circuit board assemblies (“PCBAs”); 2. Utilizing process engineering to optimize paste printing, surface mount technology, reflow soldering, selective / wave soldering, through-hole insertion, and IPC standards and statistical techniques; 3. Analyzing and optimizing manufacturing equipment performance and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs); 4. Conducting Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and risk assessments for new product introductions and process changes; 5. Implementing and monitoring quality control measures and ensuring that products comply with DFM guidelines, industry standards, and customer requirements; 6. Performing process optimization using DFM and PFMEA methodologies; and 7. Utilizing SPC, TQM, Six Sigma, and Lean methodologies for process improvement and scrap reduction.

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