Engineering Manager – Manufacturing & Test Engineering

Milwaukee Electronics is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager with strong Test Engineering experience to lead engineering teams supporting electronics manufacturing operations.

In this role, you will lead cross‑functional teams responsible for production test systems, manufacturing processes, product ramp, and equipment reliability within a high‑mix electronics manufacturing environment.

This is a hands‑on engineering leadership role overseeing Test Engineering, NPI Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Maintenance teams, focused on improving manufacturing performance, strengthening production test capabilities, and supporting successful product launches.

Milwaukee Electronics is a contract electronics manufacturer bringing innovations to life from prototype to production. For more than 70 years, we have partnered with customers to deliver high‑quality manufacturing solutions through engineering expertise, operational excellence, and a culture of continuous improvement.

Our mission is to Accelerate—expanding what’s possible for our customers, our people, and our communities.

One Team | Take Ownership | Seek to Serve | Go Beyond

• Test Engineers – production test systems, fixtures, diagnostics, and programming
• NPI Engineers – transitioning products from prototype to stable production
• Manufacturing Engineers – manufacturing processes, tooling, and workflow optimization
• Maintenance Technicians – production equipment reliability and facility systems

• Lead and develop engineering teams supporting manufacturing operations
• Drive improvements in production test systems, diagnostics, and manufacturing yield
• Support successful new product introductions and production ramp readiness
• Improve manufacturing processes, throughput, and operational efficiency
• Partner with Production, Quality, and Engineering teams to resolve complex manufacturing challenges
• Support equipment reliability and preventative maintenance programs
• Analyze production and test data to identify improvement opportunities
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance quality, efficiency, and delivery performance

• 8+ years of experience in electronics manufacturing environments
• 3+ years of engineering leadership experience managing technical teams
• Strong experience with production test engineering, functional test systems, or test fixtures
• Experience supporting new product introductions and production ramp activities
• Solid understanding of electronics manufacturing processes (SMT, assembly, and production test)
• Strong problem‑solving and cross‑functional leadership skills

Experience in electronics manufacturing services (EMS) environments is helpful but not required.

• On‑site role supporting manufacturing operations
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to lead engineering teams and make a meaningful impact on manufacturing performance

Due to ITAR requirements, applicants must be a U.S. Person as defined by federal regulations.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand;

walk; and use hands to point, handle, or feel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision.

This position is performed on‑site in a manufacturing environment. The employee may be exposed to noise, fumes, moving machinery, and temperature variations consistent with an electronics production facility. Attendance and in‑person collaboration are essential functions of this role.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual…