PCBA Manufacturing Engineering Manager – Onsite in SF

USA Tech Recruit; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

USA Tech Recruit is representing a leading aerospace company seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager (PCBA) to lead the development and scaling of internal PCB assembly production operations for flight hardware.

The role is full-time, five days onsite in San Francisco, with ITAR requirements. You will manage a growing team of engineers, technicians, and specialists, drive SMT line setup, DFM feedback, and continuous improvement to meet aggressive production targets.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in PCBA manufacturing or assembly engineering environments.
• Experience with SMT processes: reflow, assembly, inspection, and rework.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers, specialists, and technicians responsible for PCBA assembly and test operations.
• Develop and execute the strategy for scaling internal PCBA manufacturing capabilities to meet production targets.
• Drive SMT line setup, process development, equipment selection, qualification, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide DFM feedback and collaborate with hardware design teams to improve manufacturability.
• Own factory layout and material flow planning to optimize production efficiency.
• Establish production metrics and monitor yield and on-time delivery; implement corrective actions.

Skills

PCBA manufacturing

SMT processes

Team leadership

DFM feedback

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Manufacturing equipment

Job description

USA Tech Recruit is representing a leading aerospace company seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager (PCBA) to lead the development and scaling of internal PCB assembly production operations for flight hardware.

The role is full-time, five days onsite in San Francisco, with ITAR requirements. You will manage a growing team of engineers, technicians, and specialists, drive SMT line setup, DFM feedback, and continuous improvement to meet aggressive production targets.