PCBA Operations Engineering Manager — NPI & Lean

Essenti Talent; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Essenti Talent seeks an accomplished Engineering Manager with 10+ years in electronics manufacturing and 5+ years in project management to lead strategic growth in Albuquerque. The role requires building high‑performing teams, driving DFx/cost‑reduction efforts, and aligning engineering roadmaps with customer needs.

The position oversees Product, Process, and Test Engineering, manages budgets, and partners with aerospace, military, and tech accounts.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) or production environments.
• 5+ years in formal Project Management.
• 3+ years in people leadership / management.

Responsibilities

• Shape strategic roadmaps and resource allocations as a core Albuquerque Leadership Team member.
• Oversee Product, Process, and Test Engineering; manage budgets and cross‑functional prioritization.
• Direct end‑to‑end NPI, rapid prototyping, large‑scale transfers, BOM/ECN integrity, and DFx reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional teams

Lean/Kaizen

DFx

BOM/ECN governance

Customer relationship management

Executive stakeholder management

Education

B.S. in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Essenti Talent seeks an accomplished Engineering Manager with 10+ years in electronics manufacturing and 5+ years in project management to lead strategic growth in Albuquerque. The role requires building high‑performing teams, driving DFx/cost‑reduction efforts, and aligning engineering roadmaps with customer needs.

The position oversees Product, Process, and Test Engineering, manages budgets, and partners with aerospace, military, and tech accounts.