PCBA Manufacturing Manager for Space Applications

Impulse Space; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical, Vision & Dental

401(k)

Job summary

Impulse Space in Redondo Beach seeks a Manager PCBA Manufacturing to lead and mentor a team of PCBA manufacturing engineers, supervisors and technicians. You will own PCBA manufacturing across the company for all products, guiding fast, reliable production for space-grade hardware.

Lead process improvements, set up SMT capabilities, collaborate with design engineers for manufacturability, and drive quality, yield, and delivery to box-level assembly while staying current with industry trends and

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in a relevant engineering field.
• 6+ years of PCBA manufacturing experience, preferably in high-reliability environments.
• 3+ years of people management experience.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and lead a team of PCBA manufacturing engineers, supervisor and technicians.
• Provide guidance on writing work instructions for board assembly, solder rework, inspection and acceptance testing.
• Implement processes to streamline manufacturing while improving rate, quality and reliability.
• Set up and run an SMT line to support development and production objectives.
• Build ATP capability for PCBAs, including functional and environmental testing.
• Collaborate with design engineers to ensure manufacturability and input to reviews.
• Optimize production rate, yield and cost of PCBA production.
• Ensure timely delivery of PCBAs to box-level assembly.
• Stay updated with industry trends and best practices to drive innovation.

Skills

PCBA manufacturing

Team leadership

Process improvement

Manufacturing oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related field

MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related field

Tools

SMT line setup

PCBA inspection techniques

Environmental testing

Job description

Impulse Space in Redondo Beach seeks a Manager PCBA Manufacturing to lead and mentor a team of PCBA manufacturing engineers, supervisors and technicians. You will own PCBA manufacturing across the company for all products, guiding fast, reliable production for space-grade hardware.

Lead process improvements, set up SMT capabilities, collaborate with design engineers for manufacturability, and drive quality, yield, and delivery to box-level assembly while staying current with industry trends and