Senior Engineering Manager

Jobtailor

Alabama

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USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Jobtailor in the United States seeks a senior engineering leader to own PCBA design and electromechanical assembly, guiding cross-functional teams through NPI to production ramp. You will set the technical roadmap for PCBA design, tooling, and integration methods, manage budgets, and lead design reviews and supplier qualification.

The role requires IPC/WHMA-A-620 and IPC-A-610 expertise, a track record in high-reliability electronics, and the ability to collaborate across Electrical, Mechanical,

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related field.
8+ years of progressive PCBA design, electromechanical assembly, or electronics integration engineering.
3+ years of direct people management experience.
Working knowledge of IPC-A-610, IPC/WHMA-A-620, and J-STD-001 standards.
Experience with PLM/ECO systems.

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and grow a team of engineers and technicians responsible for PCBA assembly design and processes and mechanical/electrical integration
Own the technical roadmap for PCBA design, manufacturing processes, tooling, and integration methods
Set priorities and allocate engineering resources across concurrent programs
Serve as escalation point for complex assembly, integration, and quality issues across SMT, through-hole, and mechanical integration domains
Partner with Program Management on schedules for NPI design, builds, pilot runs, and production ramp
Manage expense and capital budgets
Develop timelines and manage projects within the group
Complete team member performance reviews and provide feedback
Own design and Design for Assembly review processes for new PCBA designs
Establish and maintain IPC-A-610/J-STD-001 Class III workmanship standards and inspection criteria
Own the engineering interface between PCBAs and mechanical enclosures/housings
Ensure tolerance stack-up analysis for board-to-housing and board-to-board integration
Coordinate with mechanical/industrial design engineering on interfaces to motors and other enclosures
Own connector and header design and selection strategy
Lead wire harness design engineering, including wire gauge/derating calculations, routing, strain relief, splicing, crimp specifications, and termination methods
Establish and audit crimp pull-test and termination quality standards per IPC/WHMA-A-620
Manage supplier harness quality where harnesses are outsourced
Drive connector/header standardization across product lines
Partner with Supply Chain on PCBA contract manufacturer selection, qualification, and performance management
Collaborate with Electrical, Mechanical, and Test Engineering throughout product development
Represent Engineering in design reviews, program gate reviews, and customer/quality audits

Skills

PCBA Design

Electromechanical Assembly

Team Leadership

NPI to Production Ramp

Quality Standards

Supplier Management

Cross-functional Collaboration

Project Management

IPC-A-610

IPC/WHMA-A-620

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PLM/ECO Systems

Design Review Processes

Contract Manufacturer Management

Job description

Lead, mentor, and grow a team of engineers and technicians responsible for PCBA assembly design and processes and mechanical/electrical integration
Own the technical roadmap for PCBA design, manufacturing processes, tooling, and integration methods
Set priorities and allocate engineering resources across concurrent programs
Serve as escalation point for complex assembly, integration, and quality issues across SMT, through-hole, and mechanical integration domains
Partner with Program Management on schedules for NPI design, builds, pilot runs, and production ramp
Manage expense and capital budgets
Develop timelines and manage projects within the group
Complete team member performance reviews and provide feedback
Own design and Design for Assembly review processes for new PCBA designs
Establish and maintain IPC-A-610/J-STD-001 Class III workmanship standards and inspection criteria
Own the engineering interface between PCBAs and mechanical enclosures/housings
Ensure tolerance stack-up analysis for board-to-housing and board-to-board integration
Coordinate with mechanical/industrial design engineering on interfaces to motors and other enclosures
Own connector and header design and selection strategy
Lead wire harness design engineering, including wire gauge/derating calculations, routing, strain relief, splicing, crimp specifications, and termination methods
Establish and audit crimp pull-test and termination quality standards per IPC/WHMA-A-620
Manage supplier harness quality where harnesses are outsourced
Drive connector/header standardization across product lines
Partner with Supply Chain on PCBA contract manufacturer selection, qualification, and performance management
Collaborate with Electrical, Mechanical, and Test Engineering throughout product development
Represent Engineering in design reviews, program gate reviews, and customer/quality audits

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering preferred, or related technical field (equivalent experience considered)
8+ years of progressive experience in PCBA design, electromechanical assembly, or electronics integration engineering
3+ years of direct people management experience
Working knowledge of IPC-A-610, IPC/WHMA-A-620, and J-STD-001 standards
Experience with PLM/ECO systems
Strong track record of leading cross-functional teams through NPI to production ramp
Experience in automotive, defense/aerospace, or other high-reliability electronics industries
Familiarity with IATF 16949, AS9100, or ISO 9001 quality systems
Experience managing or qualifying contract manufacturers (CMs) for PCBA and harness builds
Occasional handling of components up to 50 lbs

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in PCBA design and electromechanical assembly, with a strong focus on leading cross-functional teams and managing complex integration processes. Proficient in IPC standards and quality systems, ensuring high-reliability electronics production.

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