Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer drives operational efficiency within an electronics assembly and test environment, with a strong focus on PCB manufacturing. This role leads major continuous improvement initiatives, oversees manufacturing and test engineering activities, and ensures that production processes comply with IPC and industry standards. The Senior Manufacturing Engineer works closely with operations, supply chain, and cross-functional teams to develop and enhance manufacturing processes, support new product introduction, and resolve complex production issues. Acting as a technical liaison for customers, OEMs, vendors, and suppliers, this position plays a key role in shaping manufacturing engineering strategies and supporting the organization’s long-term operational capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead major continuous improvement initiatives in an electronics assembly and test environment to drive operational efficiency and productivity gains.
• Hire, manage, direct, and develop manufacturing and test engineers, as well as Engineering Production Services team members, to effectively support production operations.
• Collaborate with the Operations Manager to ensure the site is technically and organizationally capable of supporting all required manufacturing activities.
• Manage all manufacturing process development and improvement activities in compliance with IPC standards, the person9100, customer requirements, and internal standards.
• Represent the organization as the primary technical contact for customers, OEMs, vendors, and suppliers, and contribute to the development of strategic plans with Senior leadership.
• Coordinate the work of engineers, technicians, and other support personnel while interacting with marketing, accounting, supply chain, manufacturing, PCB layout, and customers.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve miscellaneous manufacturing process problems, including production downtime, low efficiency, and quality deviations, to maintain stable operations.
• Provide specific feedback and coaching to engineering staff, assigning challenging projects and creating opportunities for career development and skill growth.
• Develop and refine processes for front-end engineering, NPI (New Product Introduction) processing, and post-delivery “lessons learned” communication to continuously improve future projects.
• Participate in the review of customer contracts and engineering designs by outlining manufacturing requirements, constraints, and considerations.
• Drive manufacturing engineering strategies that meet customer requirements and recommend capabilities in manufacturing and engineering services to enhance competitiveness.
• Coordinate labor quoting activities across all sites to ensure accurate, consistent, and timely estimates for manufacturing work.
• Demonstrate advanced functional, technical, people, and process management skills, maintaining strong relationships with both internal and external customers.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in electronic or PCB manufacturing, with PCB manufacturing experience highly desirable.
• Strong background in electronic manufacturing and PCB manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of the person9100 standards and IPC standards applicable to electronics and PCB production.
• Hands-on experience with wave soldering processes in a production environment.
• Proficiency with ERP and MRP systems used for planning and managing manufacturing operations.
• Experience with SMT (Surface Mount Technology) manufacturing engineering and related equipment.
• Familiarity with equipment and platforms such as the person, Universal, and MyChronic used in electronics manufacturing.
• Demonstrated ability to interface effectively with customers, OEMs, vendors, and suppliers on technical and process-related topics.
• Advanced technical and process management skills, including the ability to lead complex manufacturing initiatives.
• Strong people management skills, including hiring, coaching, performance management, and career development for engineering teams.
• Excellent relationship-building skills with both internal and external stakeholders, including cross-functional collaboration.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience participating in strategic planning activities related to manufacturing and engineering services.
• background in coordinating labor quoting activities across multiple sites or locations.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including marketing, accounting, supply chain, manufacturing, and PCB layout.
• Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) processes and implementing lessons learned into future projects.
• Strong problem-solving skills focused on reducing production downtime, improving efficiency, and addressing quality deviations.
• Ability to develop and refine engineering processes that support front-end design, manufacturing readiness, and post-delivery feedback.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced electronics manufacturing environment with multiple stakeholders and shifting priorities.

Work Environment

The role is based onsite in a manufacturing facility with roughly 200 employees, where the Senior Manufacturing Engineer directly oversees a team of approximately five engineers. The environment centers on electronics and PCB assembly and test operations, utilizing technologies such as SMT equipment, wave soldering systems, and ERP/MRP platforms, along with tools from vendors including the person, Universal, and MyChronic. The position follows a Monday through Friday schedule with flexible start times, with the latest start at 8:00 a.m. The work setting is highly collaborative, involving regular interaction with operations, supply chain, marketing, accounting, manufacturing, PCB layout, customers, and suppliers, and emphasizes continuous improvement, technical excellence, and professional development.

This is a Permanent position based out of Frederick, MD.

The pay range for this position is $130000.00 - $140000.00/yr.

Five (5) weeks PTO per year Eight (8) paid holidays per year 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match Medical/Dental/Vision coverage (first of the month following hire date) HSA & FSA Plans (with HSA employer contribution) Company-paid life insurance Supplemental insurance options

This is a fully onsite position in Frederick,MD.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 24, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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