Manager, PCBA Manufacturing
Impulse· Manufacturing
Redondo Beach$140k - $180kFull-timePosted 2mo ago
About the role
Lead and mentor a team of PCBA manufacturing engineers to own PCBA manufacturing across the company, impacting vehicle performance and reliability.
Responsibilities
- Recruit and lead a team of PCBA manufacturing engineers, supervisor and technicians, including providing mentorship and developing the team.
- Provide guidance to a team of manufacturing engineers on writing work instructions for board assembly, solder rework, inspection and acceptance testing.
- Implement processes to streamline the manufacturing process while improving rate, quality and reliability.
- Set up and run an SMT line to support both development and production objectives.
- Build up acceptance testing (ATP) capability of PCBAs, including functional and environmental testing.
- Lead the effort in collaborating with design engineers to ensure manufacturability and provide input in PDR and CDR reviews.
- Lead the effort to optimize production rate, yield and cost of PCBA production.
- Ensure timely delivery of PCBAs to box-level assembly.
- Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in PCBA manufacturing to drive innovation.
Qualifications
- Bachelors' degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related field
- 6+ years of demonstrated PCBA manufacturing experience (or related field), preferably in a high-reliability environment.
- 3+ years of experience in a people management role
- Strong track record of and commitment to developing and mentoring people
- Deep understanding of manufacturing processes and materials used in PCBA manufacturing.
Skills
Required:Leadership and people managementPCBA manufacturingManufacturing process optimization
Benefits
- compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data.
- Long-term incentives in the form of stock options (for full-time hires).
- Medical, vision & dental coverage.
- Access to a 401(k) retirement plan.
Last updated Aug 13, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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