PCBA & EMS Manufacturing Engineering Manager

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

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.