{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"aa84faac187f2bbfd479b6a9","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/aa84faac187f2bbfd479b6a9","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/aa84faac187f2bbfd479b6a9","title":"Engineering Manager","description":"Engineering Manager\nRocket EMS\nAbout the Role\nThe Engineering Manager is responsible for leading the Process Engineering function in support of Class 3, high-reliability aerospace and mission-critical PCBA manufacturing across all Rocket EMS facilities. This role ensures that manufacturing processes meet the most stringent industry requirements for quality, repeatability, traceability, and regulatory compliance.\nThe Engineering Manager owns process integrity from NPI through sustained production, overseeing documentation, validation, certification, capacity planning, and continuous improvement. Working closely with Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and approved offsite partners, this role drives operational excellence through disciplined revision control, data-driven decision-making, and proactive risk management consistent with aerospace and defense expectations.\nKey Responsibilities\nLeadership & Technical Oversight\nLead, manage, and mentor the Process Engineering team supporting Class 3 aerospace and high-reliability PCBA builds.\nEstablish and track performance against KPIs tied to yield, defect reduction, process capability, and certification compliance.\nEnforce accountability and manage corrective or disciplinary actions in accordance with company policies.\nFacilitate structured cross-functional collaboration between Engineering, Quality, Production, and Program teams to resolve technical and process issues.\nAerospace Manufacturing Process Development\nReview and approve all manufacturing documentation to ensure compliance with IPC Class 3, customer specifications, and aerospace quality requirements.\nEnsure MPI packages, tooling, fixtures, machine programs, and inspection criteria are complete, validated, and controlled prior to release.\nMaintain strict revision control for all manufacturing documentation, certifications, tooling qualifications, and machine programs.\nDevelop, validate, and certify manufacturing processes from initial concept through first article, qualification, and sustained production.\nEnsure processes support full traceability, lot control, and defect containment as required for aerospace customers.\nDefine robust work instructions and process flows that minimize variation and maximize repeatability in high-mix, low-volume environments.\nProduction Support & Continuous Improvement\nProvide direct engineering support to production teams for SMT, thru-hole, selective solder, AOI, AXI, rework, conformal coating, and final inspection processes.\nEstablish and maintain accurate route times, standard labor models, and lead times aligned with aerospace scheduling commitments.\nSupport capacity planning to ensure staffing, equipment, and certifications meet current and future program requirements.\nLead root-cause analysis and corrective action activities using production data, quality metrics, and customer feedback.\nDrive continuous improvement initiatives on repeat aerospace builds, implementing controlled process or documentation revisions when required.\nPartner with Quality on NPI risk assessments, PFMEAs, control plans, and DFM/DFT reviews to ensure defect prevention at launch.\nBalance cost, schedule, and quality while never compromising Class 3 compliance or customer requirements.\nEducation & Experience\nBachelor's degree in Engineering or 10+ years of progressive experience in high-reliability EMS manufacturing.\nDemonstrated leadership experience in process engineering for Class 3 aerospace, defense, or mission-critical electronics.\nStrong hands-on knowledge of SMT, thru-hole, AOI/AXI, selective solder, rework, and inspection in regulated environments.\nSkills & Qualifications\nDeep understanding of IPC Class 3 standards and aerospace customer quality requirements.\nProven ability to implement and enforce process validation, certification, and revision control disciplines.\nStrong command of DFM/DFT principles, PFMEA, control plans, and risk-based decision-making.\nExperience with manufacturing documentation systems, MES, and data-driven process analysis tools.\nFamiliarity with ESD controls, safety regulations, and high-reliability workmanship standards.\nExcellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills with the ability to lead across multiple facilities and teams.\n\nRocket EMS will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the California Fair Chance Act. Candidates are not required to disclose criminal history or participate in a background check unless and until a conditional offer of employment has been made. 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