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Top Prospect Group lists this Manufacturing Technical Engineering Manager opportunity in seymour, Connecticut. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Manufacturing Technical Engineering Manager
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Job Details
Manufacturing Technical Engineering Manager will be $160,000–$180,000 base + bonus, direct hire with benefits
Relocation Assistance
Eligible for up to $10,000 in relocation reimbursement
Job Location
CT – Seymour, CT
Full-Time, Onsite – 5 days per week
Description
We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Technical Engineering Manager with a strong background in EMS / PCB / PCBA contract manufacturing to lead technical engineering and SMT programming activities within a complex, high-mix electronics manufacturing environment.
This is a highly hands-on engineering leadership position. Direct EMS/PCB/PCBA contract manufacturing experience is required. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with SMT manufacturing, equipment, programming, manufacturing data, and production processes.
This individual will provide leadership across Technical Engineering, SMT Programming, manufacturing data preparation, production documentation, and manufacturing support while working closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Program Management, Planning, Supply Chain, and Production.
Duties and Responsibilities
Provide leadership and technical oversight for Technical Engineering, production documentation, manufacturing data preparation, and SMT programming
Manage, develop, and establish priorities for Technical Engineering and SMT Programming personnel
Establish effective workflow, accountability, priorities, and cross-training
Lead technical activities within a high-mix EMS/PCBA contract manufacturing environment
Work hands-on within the manufacturing environment alongside Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Production
Provide direct leadership and technical responsibility for SMT programming activities
Manage the creation, validation, release, revision, and maintenance of SMT placement programs
Support SMT production equipment, including FUJI NXT III or similar platforms
Review and process manufacturing data including Bills of Material (BOMs), CAD files, Gerber files, drawings, centroid/pick-and-place data, specifications, and engineering requirements
Ensure customer manufacturing data packages are complete, accurate, and production-ready
Lead technical reviews from receipt of customer data through manufacturing release
Support complex PCB/PCBA assemblies with high component counts and intricate designs
Oversee SMT component/package library development and maintenance
Ensure component locations, rotations, package definitions, polarity, orientation, feeder requirements, and placement parameters are properly defined
Optimize SMT placement sequences, feeder setup, nozzle utilization, machine balancing, throughput, and equipment utilization
Support NPI, prototype, first-build, and production-launch activities
Provide floor-level technical support during first article, first-build, and production validation
Troubleshoot placement defects, component orientation issues, programming problems, package/library errors, and other SMT-related production issues
Coordinate Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), component substitutions, customer revisions, and manufacturing process changes
Maintain revision and configuration control of SMT programs and manufacturing documentation
Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing setup time, programming time, placement errors, machine downtime, and production interruptions
Develop and mentor technical engineering and SMT programming personnel
Partner across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Program Management, Planning, and Supply Chain
Qualifications
Direct EMS / PCB / PCBA contract manufacturing experience required
Strong experience in a high-mix electronics contract manufacturing environment
Extensive hands-on experience with SMT production, equipment, programming, and processes
Strong manufacturing/technical engineering background
Strong knowledge of complex PCB/PCBA assembly processes
Experience with SMT placement programming and component/package libraries
Working knowledge of CAD, Gerber, centroid/pick-and-place data, BOMs, and electronic manufacturing data
Experience with FUJI SMT equipment and programming platforms strongly preferred
Strong knowledge of component identification, package types, polarity, orientation, and reference designators
Demonstrated experience managing technical or engineering personnel
Experience leading within a large manufacturing organization strongly preferred
Experience within an approximately $80M–$100M+ manufacturing business preferred
Experience supporting a significant organization, ideally approximately 175+ employees
Strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills
Strong project planning and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple production priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Strong communication and cross-functional leadership skills
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical discipline preferred
Equivalent directly applicable electronics manufacturing and SMT experience may be considered
Progressive electronics manufacturing, technical engineering, SMT programming, or manufacturing engineering experience
Previous supervisory or technical team leadership experience required
High-mix EMS manufacturing experience strongly preferred
Technical Skills
SMT programming software and manufacturing data systems
FUJI SMT programming and manufacturing platforms strongly preferred
CAD and Gerber tools/viewers
Centroid / pick-and-place data
BOM management
Component/package libraries
Aegis MES or similar manufacturing systems
INFOR or similar ERP/MRP systems
PLM/configuration management systems
Microsoft Office and Excel
Company Overview
Founded in 2010, Top Prospect Group was created with a focus on matching high-quality candidates with top clients while fostering an environment where success is shared by all. In 2023, the company was acquired by HW Staffing Solutions, expanding its service offerings to include technology and professional services.
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply immediately! xavwley
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Worksite address
seymour, CT, 06483, US
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