Senior PCB Operations Leader — Lean, Quality & Delivery

Silicon Hills; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Silicon Hills in Austin, TX seeks a dynamic Vice President of Operations to direct PCB fabrication and assembly operations, drive Lean/Six Sigma improvements, and lead cross-functional teams across shifts. You will own production scheduling, quality conformance to IPC standards, and supplier relations while optimizing the plant budget and safety culture.

The role requires deep experience in electronics manufacturing, IPC/ISO standards, and a track record of delivering on-time, high-quality PCB

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or related field required.
• Advanced degree (MBA or MS) a plus.
• 8+ years of progressive manufacturing or operations management experience, with 3+ years in a senior leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all manufacturing floor operations including PCB fabrication, SMT, assembly, wave solder, and electrical test.
• Develop and manage production scheduling, capacity planning, and workflow to meet on-time delivery commitments.
• Lead, mentor, and develop department managers, supervisors, and production staff across all shifts.
• Foster a safety-first culture and ensure compliance with ESD, FOD, environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma to reduce waste and improve throughput.
• Monitor KPIs including on-time delivery, first-pass yield, scrap rate, and OEE.
• Ensure all production processes adhere to IPC standards (IPC-A-600, IPC-6012, IPC-A-610) and customer quality requirements.
• Partner with Quality team to investigate non-conformances, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Oversee procurement, inventory management, and supplier relationships to ensure materials availability while minimizing excess inventory.
• Own the operations budget including labor, materials, and capex; identify and execute cost reduction opportunities.
• Evaluate and recommend investments in new equipment, technology, and process improvements to support business growth.
• Support NPI and customer program ramp-ups in coordination with Engineering and Sales teams.
• Maintain ISO 9001 and AS9100 certification requirements as applicable.

Skills

PCB fabrication

PCB assembly

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

ERP/MRP

IPC standards

ISO 9001

AS9100

Leadership

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/related field

MBA or MS a plus

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Silicon Hills in Austin, TX seeks a dynamic Vice President of Operations to direct PCB fabrication and assembly operations, drive Lean/Six Sigma improvements, and lead cross-functional teams across shifts. You will own production scheduling, quality conformance to IPC standards, and supplier relations while optimizing the plant budget and safety culture.

The role requires deep experience in electronics manufacturing, IPC/ISO standards, and a track record of delivering on-time, high-quality PCB