Manager of Manufacturing Engineering (1151635)

judge groupNaugatuck, CT

yesterday

Occupations

Architectural and Engineering Managers Industrial Production Managers Manufacturing Engineers

Industries

Printed Circuit Assembly (Electronic Assembly) Manufacturing Other Electronic Component Manufacturing Electronic Connector Manufacturing

$165,000 per year

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Location: Naugatuck, CT

Salary: $165,000.00 USD Annually - $185,000.00 USD Annually

Description: Manufacturing Engineering Manager We are seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineering Manager with extensive experience in EMS, PCB, and PCBA contract manufacturing to lead engineering operations in a high-mix production environment. This role requires strong expertise in SMT manufacturing, process engineering, NPI, and complex electronic assemblies, along with proven leadership of large engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities: Lead Manufacturing Engineering teams supporting PCB/PCBA production. Drive process improvements, yield enhancement, quality initiatives, and cost reduction. Oversee SMT manufacturing processes, programming, equipment utilization, and production readiness. Support NPI activities, DFM reviews, and new product launches. Partner with Operations, Quality, and Production teams to resolve manufacturing challenges and improve performance. Provide technical leadership for complex, high-component-count PCBAs. Develop and maintain manufacturing processes, documentation, and engineering standards.

Required Qualifications:

10+ years of Manufacturing Engineering experience in EMS/PCB/PCBA contract manufacturing.5+ years leading engineering teams in a high-mix electronics manufacturing environment.
Experience managing large engineering organizations supporting 175+ employees.
Experience in organizations with $80M-$100M+ annual revenue.
Strong hands-on manufacturing floor leadership.
Deep knowledge of:
SMT equipment, programming, and processesPCB and PCBA manufacturingNPI and DFM methodologiesCAD/Gerber files, BOMs, and manufacturing documentation
Process optimization and root cause analysis
Experience with complex PCBAs featuring intricate designs and high component densities.

Preferred Qualifications: Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma certification. Experience with MES and ERP systems. Knowledge of AOI, SPI, automated test, and advanced SMT technologies.

Ideal Candidate: A proven engineering leader with a strong EMS/contract manufacturing background who combines strategic leadership with hands-on technical expertise. The ideal candidate is comfortable on the manufacturing floor, understands complex SMT operations, and has successfully led large engineering teams in a high-mix PCBA environment. Contact syarrison@judge.com

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Salary

$165,000 per year

Experience level

Manager

Location

Naugatuck, CT

Occupation

Architectural and Engineering Managers

Industry

Printed Circuit Assembly (Electronic Assembly) Manufacturing

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