Manufacturing Engineering Manager (PCBA)
Core
Lead internal PCBA production capabilities and assembly/test operations for MicroGEO satellite hardware to meet mission-critical rate targets.
Role type
Manufacturing Engineering Manager (PCBA)
Builds
MicroGEO satellite hardware components and PCBA assemblies
Domain
Aerospace / Satellite Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (specifically hardware assembly and production)
Required skills
PCBA production leadership, factory layout planning, capacity planning, Design-for-Manufacturing (DFM) collaboration, process development, GSE/tooling development, production scheduling, yield and delivery metrics, safety and quality culture enforcement
Preferred skills
High reliability electronics manufacturing, supplier/contract manufacturer management, product scaling from design to high volume, automation implementation, Design of Experiments (DOE), Gauge R&R, ERP/MRP/MES systems, ISO 9001/AS9100 quality systems
Technologies
ERP, MRP, MES, GSE, tooling
Responsibilities
Lead a team of engineers and technicians through all phases of the product life cycle; Interface with engineering and supply chain to resolve nonconformances; Champion DFM with design engineering; Develop and implement production strategies to enable factory rate targets; Take direct ownership of physical production layout; Develop new processes and tooling; Create and maintain detailed production schedules; Create metrics to monitor production success; Enforce a culture of safety and quality
Seniority
Manager, hands-on leadership