Hiring: Director of Engineering – Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS / PCBA) Company: J&T Location: Seymour, CT Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 13:59:42 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : Assembly, AutoCAD, CAD, Lit, PCB, Program Management, Six Sigma, SolidWorks About the job Experience: •Minimum 10+ years of progressive engineering experience within the Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) / contract manufacturing industry. •At least 5+ years dedicated to leading New Product Introduction (NPI) and manufacturing process development. •Demonstrated track record leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams in a high-reliability SMT / PCBA environment. •Background in highly regulated sectors (e.g., Aerospace & Defense, Medical Devices, High-Reliability Industrial). Required Skills: •Direct Engineering and Document Control departments, establishing priorities, deploying technical resources, and driving on-time deliverable execution. •Mentor, coach, and upskill engineering personnel to build technical depth, personal accountability, and collaborative cross-functional relationships. •Define and maintain engineering standards, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and operational KPIs supporting safety, quality, yield, and throughput. •Forecast departmental resource demands, including technical staffing, professional training, software tools, and capital equipment. •Drive continuous improvement, standardization, and root-cause problem solving utilizing Lean / Six Sigma frameworks. •Formulate and maintain an engineering technology roadmap aligned with organizational growth objectives, customer technology roadmaps, and emerging industry trends. •Benchmark internal manufacturing capabilities against market needs; recommend strategic investments in advanced equipment, software platforms, and automation. •Evaluate disruptive manufacturing technologies, identifying opportunities, implementation hurdles, and mitigation plans. Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline (or an equivalent combination of education and direct industry experience). •Deep technical command of SMT equipment and line processes: solder paste printing, SPI, high-speed pick-and-place, reflow profiling, AOI, automated X-ray (AXI), wave/selective solder, and rework. •Proven experience with DFM/DFT methodologies, tooling/stencil design, component defect analysis, and testing strategies (ICT, Flying Probe, Functional). •Solid functional working knowledge of IPC and J-STD quality standards (IPC-A-610 Class 1–3, J-STD-001); formal IPC certifications preferred. •Hands-on familiarity with PCB design and CAD/CAM software (Valor, Cadence, CAM350, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or equivalent). •Demonstrated success championing Lean / Six Sigma implementations and organizational change; Six Sigma Black Belt certification preferred. •Solid grasp of business finance, capital budgeting, margin preservation, and the financial impact of engineering decisions. •Exceptional executive presentation and interpersonal skills, capable of influencing senior client stakeholders, suppliers, and internal executive teams. •Outstanding analytical reasoning, complex problem solving, and decisiveness in fast-paced manufacturing settings. •Modern, well-lit, climate-controlled manufacturing and engineering office environment. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!