Director/Senior Engineering Manager - PCBA, System Integration, Process & Manufacturing Engineering
22 days ago
San Jose
Job DescriptionJob Title: Director / Senior Engineering Manager – PCBA, System Integration, Process & Manufacturing Engineering Department: Manufacturing / Engineering CATEGORY: Exempt - Supervisory JOB FUNCTION: The Senior Manager for PCBA, System Integration, Process & Manufacturing Engineering is responsible for leading cross-functional engineering teams in the development, optimization, and sustainment of manufacturing processes for printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs), system-level integration, and final product assembly. This role ensures manufacturing operations deliver world-class quality, productivity, scalability, and cost competitiveness by driving process innovation, operational excellence, and successful new product introductions (NPIs). QUALIFICATIONS: Education: • Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering Experience:, • 10+ years of progressive engineering experience in PCBA, system integration, and manufacturing, with at least 5 years in senior leadership role., • Proven track record in high-mix/high-volume production environments.Skills & Competencies:, • Deep expertise in SMT, soldering processes, AOI/X-ray, ICT/FCT, and functional testing., • Strong knowledge of mechanical assembly, cabling, and enclosure integration., • Proficient in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, PFMEA, DOE, and SPC., • Exceptional leadership, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills., • Lead, mentor, and grow high-performing engineering teams across PCBA, system integration, process, and manufacturing engineering functions., • Define and execute the long-term technical roadmap for manufacturing process capability, automation, and quality improvement., • Drive a culture of continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, and Industry 4.0 principles., • Manage engineering budgets, capital equipment investments, and resource planning.PCBA Process Engineering, • Oversee SMT, wave solder, selective solder, conformal coating, and inspection processes (AOI, X-ray, ICT/FCT)., • Drive DFM/DFT (Design for Manufacturability/Testability) engagement with R&D and suppliers., • Establish and maintain process control metrics (Cp, Cpk, FPY, OEE)., • Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for PCBA-related yield or quality issues.System Integration & Final Assembly, • Manage engineering support for electromechanical system integration, sub-assembly builds, and final product assembly., • Develop assembly processes, tooling, fixtures, and test methods for system-level builds., • Optimize line balancing, ergonomics, and material flow to increase throughput and reduce labor content., • Collaborate with test engineering to integrate functional, environmental, and burn-in testing into production flow.Process & Manufacturing Engineering, • Standardize manufacturing processes across production lines to ensure scalability and repeatability., • Implement digital manufacturing tools, MES integration, and real-time process monitoring., • Conduct PFMEA, DOE, SPC, and process validation to ensure robust production readiness., • Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities through yield improvement, scrap reduction, and automation.New Product Introduction (NPI), • Lead cross-functional readiness reviews and pilot builds for new products., • Develop process documentation, work instructions, and operator training programs., • Ensure smooth transition from engineering builds to mass production with minimal quality issues.Compliance & Standards, • Ensure compliance with IPC standards (IPC-A-610, J-STD-001), ESD controls, and regulatory requirements (RoHS, REACH, ISO 9001)., • Maintain equipment calibration, process documentation, and operator certifications. Performance Metrics • First-pass yield (FPY) improvement and defect rate reduction., • On-time and successful NPI launches., • OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) and throughput gains. Powered by JazzHR Io7yAdiUSt