Senior Manufacturing Engineer

The Engineering Manager is responsible for driving operational efficiency in an electronics assembly and test environment. This role involves leading major improvement initiatives, managing and developing manufacturing and test engineers, and ensuring the site is equipped to support all manufacturing activities. Collaborating closely with the Operations Manager, the Engineering Manager will oversee process development in compliance with IPC, ISO, and customer standards, while serving as the technical liaison for customers and suppliers.

Key responsibilities include coordinating engineering and support personnel, addressing manufacturing challenges, and fostering a culture of feedback and career development. The Engineering Manager will also contribute to new product introduction processes and participate in contract and design reviews. This position requires advanced technical, management, and relationship-building skills to effectively drive manufacturing strategies and enhance overall operational capabilities. Lead major continuous improvement initiatives in an electronics assembly and test environment, striving for operational efficiency gains.

Hire, manage, direct, and develop all of the manufacturing and test engineers, as well as the Engineering Production Services team to best support production operations. Works with Operations Manager to assure that the site is technically and organizationally capable of supporting all required manufacturing activities Engineering Processes Management - Responsible for management of all manufacturing process development and improvement in compliance with IPC, ISO, customer, and in-house standards.

Represent the organization as technical contact for customers, OEMs, vendors, and suppliers, and participates with other senior managers in establishing strategic plans. Coordinates the work of engineers, technicians, and other support personnel and interacts with marketing, accounting, supply chain, manufacturing, PCB Layout, and customers. Works to facilitate timely solutions on miscellaneous manufacturing process problems dealing with production down time, loss of or low efficiency, or quality deviations.

Give specific feedback, coaching, and provide challenging assignments and opportunities for career development. Develop processes around front-end engineering, NPI processing, post-delivery lessons learned communication. Participates in the review of customer contracts and engineering designs by outlining requirements and considerations. Drives manufacturing engineering strategies to deliver customer requirements and recommend capabilities in our manufacturing and engineering services. Coordinate labor quoting activities across all sites.

Demonstrates advanced functional, technical and people and process management skills as well as excellent customer (external and internal) relationship skills, with expertise in multiple areas and industry.

Electronic Manufacturing, PCB Manufacturing, SMT, Manufacturing Engineering, ISO
9001, ERP, MRP, Wave Soldering, Juki, Universal, My Chronic

Electronic Manufacturing,PCB Manufacturing,SMT,Manufacturing Engineering,ISO
9001

• Wave soldering 2. ERP/ MRP 3. Juki, Universal, MyChronic
  4. Interfacing with customers

Intermediate Level

This is a Permanent position based out of Frederick, MD.

The pay range for this position is $130000.00 - $140000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

• Five (5) weeks PTO per year
• Eight (8) paid holidays per year
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage (first of the month following hire date)
• HSA & FSA Plans (with HSA employer contribution)
• Company-paid life insurance
• Supplemental insurance options

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 28, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Frederick,MD.

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