Hiring: PCBA Engineering Manager Company: Rocket EMS Location: Carson City, NV Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 10:33:07 Target Skills & Keywords : Regulatory Compliance About the job Experience: •Demonstrated leadership experience in process engineering for Class 3 aerospace, defense, or mission-critical electronics. •Strong hands-on knowledge of SMT, thru-hole, AOI/AXI, selective solder, rework, and inspection in regulated environments. Required Skills: •Leadership & Technical Oversight •Lead, manage, and mentor the Process Engineering team supporting Class 3 aerospace and high-reliability PCBA builds. •Establish and track performance against KPIs tied to yield, defect reduction, process capability, and certification compliance. •Enforce accountability and manage corrective or disciplinary actions in accordance with company policies. •Facilitate structured cross-functional collaboration between Engineering, Quality, Production, and Program teams to resolve technical and process issues. •Aerospace Manufacturing Process Development •Review and approve all manufacturing documentation to ensure compliance with IPC Class 3, customer specifications, and aerospace quality requirements. •Ensure MPI packages, tooling, fixtures, machine programs, and inspection criteria are complete, validated, and controlled prior to release. Qualifications: •Comprehensive expertise in IPC Class 3 standards and aerospace customer quality requirements. •Proven ability to implement and enforce process validation, certification, and revision control disciplines. •Strong command of DFM/DFT principles, PFMEA, control plans, and risk-based decision-making. •Operational familiarity with ESD controls, safety regulations, and high-reliability workmanship standards. •Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills with the ability to lead across multiple facilities and teams. •Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (preferred) and 10+ years of progressive experience in high-reliability EMS manufacturing. Compensation: •$120,000 - $150,000 / year 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!