It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!
We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.
POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Functional Engineering Manager is a key leadership role at Creation Technologies, focused on overseeing and enhancing the engineering processes in Process Engineering. This leadership level position is crucial for driving the execution of complex engineering tasks, managing a team of engineers, and ensuring the creation, configuration, and optimization of processes required to produce and/or test Circuit Card Assemblies (CCAs) and box assemblies. The role requires an agile leader who can apply deep industry knowledge to advance manufacturing services, drive continuous improvement, uphold the highest standards of quality and efficiency and maneuver resources to deliver on high priority tasks.
REPORTING STRUCTURE: Reports to Director of Engineering
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but not limited to:
Process Engineering Manager Specific
- Leads the process engineering team at the site.
- Oversees process engineering tasks and activities with the support of Process Engineering team.
- Has strong knowledge of several of the PCBA and/or box build process, including but not limited to: SMT equipment, tooling, materials, and processes; Auto insertion, solder flow processes and cleaning processes; Automated labelling, marking, conformal coating, potting and manual/auto assembly; Box build manufacturing techniques.
- Leads the design, implementation, qualification, and validation of new process technologies and equipment, ensuring seamless integration into production.
- Monitors and drives key performance indicators (KPIs) and analyzes data to identify and resolve systemic process and performance issues as needed.
- Oversee the optimization and standardization of engineering processes: Develop and refine engineering procedures to ensure consistency and high-quality outcomes across production lines.
- Lead the integration and stabilization of new process technologies: Evaluate and adopt new technologies that can enhance production capabilities, overseeing their integration into existing systems.
- Drive cross-departmental collaboration to align process engineering activities with broader company goals: Work closely with other engineering disciplines to ensure process enhancements support overall business objectives.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Required Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field with a focus on electronics and manufacturing processes or equivalent industry or military training experience.
- Minimum of 10+ Years of progressive experience in electronics manufacturing including 3+ years in engineering management/leadership roles.
- Aerospace, Defense and/or medical manufacturing experience required for A&D/Medical MFG sites.
Skills Required
- Exceptional leadership and people management skills, with the ability to coach, mentor, and develop high performing teams.
- Strong knowledge of EMS manufacturing processes, business models, and the technical landscape.
- Proven track record in managing complex engineering projects, with a strong problem-solving capability.
- Excellent collaboration and interaction skills, capable of working effectively across all levels of the organization and with external partners.
- Exceptionally strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex concepts and influence decision-making for both internal and external stakeholders e.g., customers and vendors.
- Must have advanced SME expertise in 1 or more of the Test Engineering, Process Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering, along with strong understanding of the remaining engineering discipline(s).
- Fiscal responsibility, with experience in budgeting, resource allocation, and performance management to achieve organizational goals.
- Have a strong understanding of relevant compliance standards and requirements e.g., ISO9001, ISO13485, ITAR, CGP, IPC and J-STD workmanship standards.
In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the anticipated starting pay for new hires for this position is up to CDN $ 128,250 per year. Full-time employees are also eligible for performance-based bonuses and benefits. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as a final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience, education, location, and shift. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on the date of hire, schedule type, and hours worked.
#HP
If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
Creation Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you require any accommodations to complete the application process or need the job posting in an alternative format, please email [email protected]. You will be connected with our Talent Acquisition team.
If you are contacted regarding the position, please inform our Talent Acquisition team of any accommodations you may need during the recruiting process. All information related to accommodation requests will be handled confidentially.
Canada: Title for the position will be in accordance with applicable national and local laws.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field (electronics/manufacturing) or equivalent industry/military training.
- Minimum 10+ years progressive experience in electronics manufacturing.
- Minimum 3+ years in engineering management or leadership roles.
- Aerospace, Defense and/or Medical manufacturing experience (required for A&D/Medical MFG sites).
- Deep knowledge of EMS/PCBA processes and equipment (SMT, auto insertion, solder flow, cleaning, conformal coating, potting, box build).
- Advanced SME expertise in one or more areas: Test Engineering, Process Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering.
- Understanding of compliance standards (ISO9001, ISO13485, ITAR, CGP, IPC, J-STD workmanship standards).
- Proven track record managing complex engineering projects and driving continuous improvement.
- Exceptional leadership, people management, coaching and team development skills.
- Fiscal responsibility experience including budgeting, resource allocation, and performance management.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and ability to collaborate across levels and with customers/vendors.
Creation Technologies Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Creation Technologies and has not been reviewed or approved by Creation Technologies.
-
Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO and paid holidays are included as part of the core package, and feedback suggests time off is workable for many employees. Experiences differ by site and tenure, but the offering aligns with common manufacturing norms.
-
Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Mental‑health resources, safety initiatives, and wellness supports are highlighted alongside flexible scheduling. These non-cash supports add value beyond base pay for some roles.
-
Strong & Reliable Incentives — Overtime eligibility for hourly roles and periodic bonuses are present in some contexts, providing additional earning avenues. Feedback suggests these elements can meaningfully supplement base pay when workloads are high.
Creation Technologies Insights
What We Do
Creation Technologies is an award-winning Global Electronics Manufacturing Services provider, with a proven track record of helping OEM customers increase profitability, reduce risk, improve their customer satisfaction and time-to-revenue. Creation has locations in USA, Canada, Mexico & Asia, and is headquartered in Boston, MA United States. Privately owned and financially stable with over 30 years of operating profitability since Creation was founded in 1991. If you'd like more information on how our Full Product Development and End-to-End Manufacturing solutions can improve your time-to-market, call +1.877.734.7456 or email us [email protected]. ____ 13 Manufacturing Locations • Vancouver, BC • Hermosillo, Mexico • Boise, ID • Everett, WA • Denver, CO • Albuquerque, NM • Dallas, TX • St Peter, MN • Milwaukee, WI • Rochester, NY • Mississauga, ON • Toronto, ON • Changzhou, China Full Product Realization Center including Engineering Prototyping, Low Volume Manufacturing, Test & Design Services, Global Commodities Services, and Global Supplier Quality Leadership: • Denver, CO _______ What Makes Us Unique? • Premier Customer Relationships & Mindshare • Customer-Focused Business Model • Regional Support, Global Capabilities • Full Service Solutions: Excellence in Design, Test, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, After-Market Services We build premier customer relationships with companies whose business goals align with ours. Our experience tells us this is critical to the success of the relationship. We serve OEMs requiring medium-volume, complex design and manufacturing solutions in these markets: • Medical • Tech Industrial • Defense, Security & Aerospace Learn more at: www.creationtech.com
.png)







