PCBA Operations Engineering Manager – NPI & Lean Leader

Henderson Group; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Henderson Group in Albuquerque seeks an accomplished Engineering Manager with 10+ years in electronics manufacturing (EMS) and 5+ years in project management to lead strategic growth in the Southwest Rockies region.

You will guide Product, Process, and Test Engineering, drive DFx and cost-reduction initiatives, and build high-performing teams across cross-functional engineering and operations groups. Relocation to the Southwest is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Education: B.S. in Electrical, Mechanical, or related Engineering.
• Experience: 10+ years in EMS/production environments.
• Experience: 5+ years in formal Project Management.
• Leadership: 3+ years in People Leadership/Management.

Responsibilities

• Participates as a core member of the leadership team to shape strategic roadmaps.
• Oversees Product, Process, and Test Engineering and manages budgets.
• Directs end-to-end NPI, rapid prototyping, and large-scale product transfers.
• Drives continuous quality improvement and compliance with RoHS, Conflict Minerals, and env regulations.
• Acts as technical liaison for aerospace, military, and defense accounts.

Skills

Leadership & Culture

Manufacturing & Quality

Systems & Compliance

Test & Tech

Business & Strategy

Education

B.S. in Electrical, Mechanical, or related Engineering

Job description

Henderson Group in Albuquerque seeks an accomplished Engineering Manager with 10+ years in electronics manufacturing (EMS) and 5+ years in project management to lead strategic growth in the Southwest Rockies region.

You will guide Product, Process, and Test Engineering, drive DFx and cost-reduction initiatives, and build high-performing teams across cross-functional engineering and operations groups. Relocation to the Southwest is encouraged.