Senior PCBA Operations Eng Manager | NPI & Lean

Soap Creek Resources; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Soap Creek Resources in Albuquerque seeks an accomplished Engineering Manager with 10+ years in electronics manufacturing and 5+ years in project leadership to drive strategic growth in the Southwest region. You will lead cross-functional teams across product, process, and test engineering, align with corporate roadmaps, and advance NPI, DFx, and cost-reduction initiatives.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong Lean/Kaizen experience, and a track record of engaging aerospace, military,

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level engineering degree required.
• 10+ years in EMS/production environments.
• 5+ years in formal project management.
• 3+ years in people leadership/management.
• Experience with aerospace/military/tech-industrial lifecycles.

Responsibilities

• Shape strategic roadmaps and allocate resources.
• Oversee product, process, and test engineering orgs.
• Direct end-to-end NPI, large-scale product transfers, and DFx reviews.
• Drive quality improvements and regulatory compliance.
• Partner with key accounts and executive leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional teams

Strategic roadmaps

Lean/Kaizen

Executive communication

Education

B.S. in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Soap Creek Resources in Albuquerque seeks an accomplished Engineering Manager with 10+ years in electronics manufacturing and 5+ years in project leadership to drive strategic growth in the Southwest region. You will lead cross-functional teams across product, process, and test engineering, align with corporate roadmaps, and advance NPI, DFx, and cost-reduction initiatives.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong Lean/Kaizen experience, and a track record of engaging aerospace, military,