PCB Manufacturing Engineer

Jobot; Lake Forest (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Career Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Jobot, an aerospace-focused employer in Lake Forest, CA, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer with hands-on leadership to advance PCB fabrication and electronics production. The role emphasizes improving processes, leading lean initiatives, and ensuring quality systems like ISO 9001 and IPC Class 3 soldering standards are followed across PCB assembly, machining, and sheet metal fabrication.

Collaborate across Engineering, Quality, Production, Supply Chain and Sales to deliver production readiness for

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in electronics manufacturing, including PCB fabrication, SMT assembly, IPC Class 3 soldering standards, and ISO 9001 quality systems.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Strong communication and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems, SPC, capacity planning, and shop floor control.

Responsibilities

• Improve manufacturing processes, tooling, workflows, and production efficiency.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kanban, and DFM principles.
• Develop manufacturing procedures, work instructions, labor standards, and Bills of Operations.
• Support PCB assembly, machining, sheet metal fabrication, and electronic product manufacturing.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Production, Supply Chain, and Sales teams.
• Perform supplier audits, source inspections, capacity planning, and cost analysis.
• Drive corrective actions, process improvements, and production readiness for new products.

Skills

PCB fabrication

SMT assembly

IPC Class 3

ISO 9001

ERP/MRP systems

SPC

Capacity planning

Shop floor control

Engineering drawings

Cross-functional leadership

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

PCB Manufacturing Engineer

$100000 - $110000 per year | Lake Forest, CA | On-site | Permanent

Leading Aerospace Manufacturer | Quality Engineer Opportunity!

A bit about us:

Leading Aerospace Manufacturer | Manufacturing Engineer Opportunity!

Why join us?

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K
• Career Growth Opportunities

Job Details

Seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineering leader with 5+ years of experience in electronics manufacturing, including PCB fabrication, SMT assembly, IPC Class 3 soldering standards, and ISO 9001 quality systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Improve manufacturing processes, tooling, workflows, and production efficiency.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kanban, and DFM principles.
• Develop manufacturing procedures, work instructions, labor standards, and Bills of Operations.
• Support PCB assembly, machining, sheet metal fabrication, and electronic product manufacturing.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Production, Supply Chain, and Sales teams.
• Perform supplier audits, source inspections, capacity planning, and cost analysis.
• Drive corrective actions, process improvements, and production readiness for new products.

Qualifications:

• Extensive PCB, SMT, and soldering experience.
• Strong knowledge of IPC Class 3 and ISO 9001 standards.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems, SPC, capacity planning, and shop floor control.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Strong communication and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Experience in electronic manufacturing, contract manufacturing, and supplier management preferred.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.