Senior Engineering Manager, PCBA Ops & NPI Leader

Key People; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Key People in Albuquerque is seeking an accomplished Engineering Manager with 10+ years in electronics manufacturing and 5+ years in project management to drive strategic growth in the Southwest.

You will lead Product, Process, and Test Engineering, oversee budgets and capital plans, and manage end-to-end NPI, DFx, and cost-reduction initiatives while ensuring RoHS and environmental compliance across aerospace, military, and industrial programs.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) / production environments.
• 5+ years in formal Project Management.
• 3+ years in People Leadership/Management.
• Deep familiarity with Aerospace, Military, and Tech Industrial product lifecycles, electronics test development, and continuous-improvement culture.

Responsibilities

• Shape strategic roadmaps and resource allocations as a core member of the Albuquerque Leadership Team.
• Oversee Product, Process, and Test Engineering; manage capital spend, annual budgets, and cross-functional project prioritization.
• Direct end-to-end New Product Introduction (NPI), rapid prototyping, large-scale product transfers, BOM/ECN integrity, and DFx/cost-reduction reviews.
• Drive continuous quality improvement and ensure compliance with RoHS, Conflict Minerals, and evolving environmental standards.
• Serve as technical and executive liaison for key aerospace, military, and defense accounts; resolve escalations and build executive trust.

Skills

Leadership & culture

EMS & manufacturing

NPI & DFx

Budget & governance

Customer accounts

Education

B.S. in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Key People in Albuquerque is seeking an accomplished Engineering Manager with 10+ years in electronics manufacturing and 5+ years in project management to drive strategic growth in the Southwest.

You will lead Product, Process, and Test Engineering, oversee budgets and capital plans, and manage end-to-end NPI, DFx, and cost-reduction initiatives while ensuring RoHS and environmental compliance across aerospace, military, and industrial programs.