Senior PCBA Manufacturing Engineer – Aerospace/Defense

ADP, Inc.; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K with company matching

PTO

Gym reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Inclusive work environment

Training and development

Community service initiatives

Employee referrals

Job summary

Emerald Technologies, an electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider, seeks a Senior Manufacturing Engineer in Brea, CA to lead manufacturing readiness and drive process improvements across PCBA and electromechanical assembly.

You will review drawings for manufacturability, develop manufacturing plans, and guide cross‑functional teams on equipment, tooling, and process documentation while upholding IPC‑A‑610 and J‑STD‑001 standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering (or related field) preferred.
• 7–10 years in PCBA, cable assembly, or electromechanical manufacturing (required).
• Experience in contract manufacturing, preferably for military/aerospace customers.
• IPC‑A‑610 and J‑STD‑001 knowledge required.
• Lean, 6S and continuous improvement experience.
• CAD tools and MES systems experience (Aegis preferred).
• Strong problem solving and cross‑functional leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing readiness reviews and communicate build strategies to cross‑functional teams.
• Review customer drawings and documentation for manufacturability and compliance.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing plans, work instructions, tooling requirements, and process documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality, efficiency, and throughput.
• Analyze quality issues, identify trends, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Specify, evaluate, and justify equipment, fixtures, and special processes for production.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing, test engineering, and production teams.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

6S

continuous improvement

CAD tools

MES systems

problem solving

cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Aegis MES

Job description

Emerald Technologies, an electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider, seeks a Senior Manufacturing Engineer in Brea, CA to lead manufacturing readiness and drive process improvements across PCBA and electromechanical assembly.

You will review drawings for manufacturability, develop manufacturing plans, and guide cross‑functional teams on equipment, tooling, and process documentation while upholding IPC‑A‑610 and J‑STD‑001 standards.