Lead Manufacturing Engineer (PCBA)Department: Manufacturing
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Redondo Beach
Reporting To: Alex Hsing, Senior Manager, Manufacturing
Compensation: $140,000 - $180,000 / year
DescriptionAs a
Lead Manufacturing Engineer (PCBA), you will provide leadership and mentorship to a team of PCBA manufacturing engineers. You will own PCBA manufacturing across the company for all our products. Your leadership will directly impact the performance and reliability of all vehicles we send into orbit.
Leveling will be commensurate with experience.
Responsibilities- Recruit and lead a team of PCBA manufacturing engineers, 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.
Minimum 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.
Preferred Skills and Experience- MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related field.
- Experience with PCBA manufacturing for space applications.
- Experience with setting up and running an SMT line
- Experience with PCBA inspection techniques, such as X-ray/CT, AOI, flying probe, etc.
- Experience with PCBA functional testing (software and firmware) and environmental testing for space applications (thermal cycling, vibration, thermal vacuum)
Additional Information:Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the
form of stock options, and access to
medical, vision & dental coverage as well as
access to a 401(k) retirement plan.
