Manufacturing Engineering Manager – Space Hardware | Electronics / Production

Manufacturing Engineering Manager (PCBA) – Space Hardware | Manufacturing Engineering / Electronics / Production

We are currently partnered with a fast-growing space technology company developing and manufacturing advanced satellite hardware. As the company scales its production capabilities, they are looking to hire a Manufacturing Engineering Manager (PCBA) to lead the development, implementation, and scale-up of internal printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) production capabilities.

This is a senior, hands-on manufacturing engineering leadership role focused on taking PCBA products from development through production, establishing robust manufacturing processes, building production infrastructure, and leading a high-performing technical team.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in scaling production capacity while maintaining the quality, reliability, and traceability standards required for mission‑critical space hardware.

Key responsibilities

• Lead a team of manufacturing engineers, specialists, and technicians responsible for PCBA assembly and test operations across development and flight hardware
• Develop and execute a comprehensive production strategy for establishing and scaling internal PCBA manufacturing capabilities
• Own the transition of PCBA products from development and prototyping into repeatable, high‑rate production
• Define manufacturing processes, equipment requirements, tooling, fixtures, test systems, and supporting infrastructure
• Select and implement production equipment and process technologies appropriate for complex, high‑reliability electronic assemblies
• Establish production capacity plans aligned with aggressive factory rate and delivery requirements
• Own physical production layout and factory flow, optimising movement of materials from receiving through assembly, inspection, test, and finished product

Key requirements

• 5-10+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, electronics manufacturing, PCBA production, or a closely related field
• Strong experience taking electronic products from development into production and scaling manufacturing operations
• Proven experience with PCBA assembly and manufacturing processes
• Experience leading manufacturing engineering or production engineering teams
• Strong understanding of electronics manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, inspection, and test
• Experience developing and implementing production processes for complex hardware
• Demonstrated understanding of Design-for-Manufacturing (DFM) and Design-for-Assembly (DFA) principles

Keywords

Manufacturing Engineering Manager / Manufacturing Engineering / PCBA / PCB Assembly / Electronics Manufacturing / Electronics Engineering / Production Engineering / Hardware Manufacturing / Space Hardware / Satellite Hardware / Aerospace / Defence / High‑Reliability Electronics / SMT / Surface Mount Technology / Through‑Hole / PCB / PCBA Assembly / DFM / DFA / Design for Manufacturing / Design for Assembly / New Product Introduction / NPI / Production Ramp / Production Scaling / High‑Rate Production / Factory Operations / Factory Layout / Capacity Planning / Manufacturing Processes / Production Strategy / Process Engineering / Process Improvement / Continuous Improvement / Lean Manufacturing

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