The Role
The Engineering Manager will lead cross-functional teams in enhancing manufacturing test systems, improving production efficiency, and driving innovation in processes and equipment within a high-mix electronics manufacturing environment.
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About Milwaukee Electronics
At Milwaukee Electronics, we bring innovations to life—from prototype to production. With over 70 years of experience in electronics manufacturing, we partner with customers to deliver high-quality solutions through engineering expertise, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
Our values guide everything we do:
One Team | Take Ownership | Seek to Serve | Go Beyond
One Team | Take Ownership | Seek to Serve | Go Beyond
ROLE OVERVIEW
We are seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead engineering teams supporting production operations, with a strong emphasis on production test systems, new product introduction (NPI), and manufacturing performance.
This is a working leader role—you will guide the team while staying close to the production floor, actively supporting troubleshooting, test strategy, and process improvements.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
Production Test Leadership
- Lead development, improvement, and support of:
- Functional test systems
- In-circuit test (ICT)
- System-level testing
- Partner with Test Engineering to improve:
- Test coverage
- First-pass yield (FPY)
- Diagnostic capability
- Drive continuous improvement in test processes to reduce escapes and increase efficiency
NPI & Production Ramp
- Lead engineering support for new product introductions (NPI)
- Partner with design engineering on DFM/DFT to ensure production readiness
- Support early builds, troubleshoot issues, and stabilize production
- Improve ramp speed, yield, and overall launch success
Manufacturing Engineering & Operations Support
- Lead Manufacturing Engineering team supporting:
- SMT and assembly processes
- Workflow optimization
- Process improvements
- Partner closely with Production, Quality, and Supply Chain to resolve issues quickly
- Drive improvements in:
- Throughput
- Efficiency
- Quality
Team Leadership
- Lead and develop a team of Manufacturing, Test, and NPI Engineers
- Provide hands-on coaching, technical guidance, and support
- Foster a collaborative, accountable, and solutions-focused team environment
Continuous Improvement & Data-Driven Decisions
- Analyze production and test data to identify trends and improvement opportunities
- Lead initiatives that improve:
- Yield
- Equipment performance
- Process consistency
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
- 8+ years of experience in electronics manufacturing or similar environment
- 3+ years of experience leading engineering teams
- Strong experience with:
- Production test systems (functional, ICT, or system-level)
- New product introduction (NPI)
- Manufacturing process support
- Hands-on troubleshooting experience in a production environment
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills
Preferred:
- Experience in EMS (contract manufacturing)
- Familiarity with SMT, PCBA, and high-mix manufacturing
- Experience with MES (e.g., FactoryLogix) or ERP systems
- Background in continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma)
What Makes You a Fit
- You are a hands-on leader, not just a manager
- You enjoy solving problems on the production floor
- You take ownership and drive results
- You balance technical depth with team leadership
Additional Details
- On-site role in a manufacturing environment
- ITAR: Must be a U.S. Person
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Frequently required to sit, stand, and walk between office areas and the manufacturing floor.
- Regular use of hands and fingers to operate computers, keyboards, and other office equipment.
- Occasionally required to bend, stoop, kneel, or crouch while observing or evaluating manufacturing processes or equipment.
- May occasionally need to reach with hands and arms while inspecting equipment, fixtures, or manufacturing setups.
- Ability to lift and/or move items up to 25 pounds occasionally, such as test fixtures, tooling, or equipment components.
- Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus, particularly when reviewing electronic assemblies or diagnostic equipment.
- Ability to hear and communicate effectively with team members in both office and production environments.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Work is performed primarily on-site within an electronics manufacturing facility.
- Regular interaction with engineering teams, production personnel, technicians, and maintenance staff.
- Frequent presence on the production floor to observe processes, troubleshoot issues, and support engineering teams.
- Exposure to moving mechanical parts, automated manufacturing equipment, and SMT production lines.
- Moderate noise levels consistent with a high-mix electronics manufacturing environment.
- Occasional exposure to fumes, soldering operations, cleaning chemicals, and airborne particles associated with electronic assembly processes.
- Work involves a combination of office-based engineering work and time spent on the manufacturing floor.
- Use of computers, engineering tools, and manufacturing systems for analysis, documentation, and process development.
- Occasional interaction with equipment vendors, contractors, and service technicians supporting production equipment.
- May require limited travel for training, vendor support, or equipment evaluation.
MILWAUKEE ELECTRONICS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or age. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at 414-228-5000 or [email protected].
For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please see this government poster: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (eeoc.gov).
Because this job has access to controlled technology, we must comply with ITAR. Any job offers will be contingent on verification that the candidate is a U.S. person (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent resident, or individual granted asylum/refugee status in the U.S.) or can otherwise satisfy ITAR compliance requirements. If applicable, if an individual is not a U.S. person, our policy is to not take the extra step of seeking approval from the federal government for that person to work in this position.
Upon hire, the successful candidate must present acceptable proof of identity and current authorization to work in the U.S., as required on Form I-9. We do not provide sponsorship support for employment-based visas such as H-1B.
Equal Opportunity EmployerThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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The Company
What We Do
Milwaukee Electronics is an American electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider based in the U.S., Mexico and Asia. Founded in 1954, we have evolved into a one-stop shop for custom electronics design, printed circuit board (PCB) prototyping and assembly as well as project management.
