Senior Aerospace PCBA Process Engineering Lead

Rocket EMS; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket EMS is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the Process Engineering function for Class 3 aerospace and high-reliability PCBA manufacturing across all facilities.

You will own process integrity from NPI through sustained production, ensuring documentation, validation, certification, and capacity planning meet stringent aerospace standards. Collaboration with Engineering, Quality, and Program teams is essential for risk management and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in high-reliability EMS manufacturing.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in process engineering for Class 3 aerospace, defense, or mission-critical electronics.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of SMT, thru-hole, AOI/AXI, selective solder, rework, and inspection in regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and mentor the Process Engineering team supporting Class 3 aerospace and high-reliability PCBA builds.
• Review and approve manufacturing documentation to ensure IPC Class 3 compliance and aerospace quality requirements.
• Define robust work instructions and process flows to minimize variation and maximize repeatability in high-mix, low-volume environments.
• Drive root-cause analysis and corrective actions using production data and quality metrics.

Skills

Process leadership

Aerospace high-reliability

SMT & through-hole

AOI/AXI inspection

PFMEA & control plans

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MES

Manufacturing documentation systems

PCB inspection equipment

Job description

Rocket EMS is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the Process Engineering function for Class 3 aerospace and high-reliability PCBA manufacturing across all facilities.

You will own process integrity from NPI through sustained production, ensuring documentation, validation, certification, and capacity planning meet stringent aerospace standards. Collaboration with Engineering, Quality, and Program teams is essential for risk management and continuous improvement.