Senior PCBA Operations & NPI Engineering Lead

Launching Point; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Launching Point seeks an accomplished Engineering Manager with 10+ years in electronics manufacturing (EMS) and 5+ years in project management. The role is based in Albuquerque, NM, and focuses on leading strategic growth, cross-functional teams, and NPI execution.

The candidate will drive DFx initiatives, cost reduction, and governance of BOM/ECN processes, aligning with aerospace and defense programs. The ideal leader combines hands-on product, process, and test engineering with Lean/Kaizen

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) / production environments.
• 5+ years in formal Project Management.
• 3+ years in People Leadership.

Responsibilities

• Shape strategic roadmaps and resource allocations.
• Oversee Product, Process, and Test Engineering organizations.
• Direct end-to-end NPI, large-scale product transfers, BOM/ECN integrity and DFx reviews.
• Drive continuous quality improvement and compliance with RoHS, Conflict Minerals, and environmental standards.
• Act as technical and executive liaison for aerospace, military, and defense accounts.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing

NPI & Lifecycle

Quality & Compliance

Test & Tech

Business Strategy

Education

B.S. in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Launching Point seeks an accomplished Engineering Manager with 10+ years in electronics manufacturing (EMS) and 5+ years in project management. The role is based in Albuquerque, NM, and focuses on leading strategic growth, cross-functional teams, and NPI execution.

The candidate will drive DFx initiatives, cost reduction, and governance of BOM/ECN processes, aligning with aerospace and defense programs. The ideal leader combines hands-on product, process, and test engineering with Lean/Kaizen