# Director of Engineering - Company: [Rocketems]() - Location: Carson City, NV - Team: Engineering - Salary: $150K – $200K - Posted: September 8, 2026 ## Job description **Director of Engineering** **Position Summary** The Director of Engineering oversees all process/manufacturing engineering functions within a high-mix, high-reliability PCBA manufacturing environment producing **Class 3 aerospace and mission-critical assemblies**. This role leads PCBA manufacturing engineering, process engineering, NPI, DFM/DFX, sustaining engineering, and automation/continuous improvement initiatives. The Director ensures that all engineering processes comply with **IPC, J-STD, AS9100, and aerospace customer addendums** while optimizing manufacturability, quality, cost, and throughput. **Key Responsibilities** **Leadership & Strategy** * Lead and develop a multidisciplinary engineering team (SMT Process, Manufacturing, New Product Introduction, and Automation). * Drive engineering strategy aligned with company objectives for quality, cost, yield, and delivery. * Serve as the technical authority for **IPC-J-STD-001 Class 3**, **IPC-A-610 Class 3**, **IPC-7711/7721**, and aerospace process controls. **Manufacturing / Process Engineering** * Own company-wide engineering initiatives across all PCBA manufacturing functional areas, including build readiness reviews and standardization efforts. * Ensure process qualification and documentation aligns with **J-STD-001 Space & Military Addendum** and applicable aerospace customer requirements. * Establish and maintain process windows, control plans, PFMEAs, and validation reports. **New Product Introduction (NPI)** * Lead DFM/DFX reviews, tooling design, stencil strategy, and prototype builds. * Oversee creation of travelers, BOM validation, build instructions, and work instructions in compliance with **AS9100**. * Manage engineering change control (ECOs), configuration management, and revision control. **Automation & Continuous Improvement** * Lead LEAN/CI programs focused on waste reduction, defect elimination, and throughput improvement. * Collaborate closely with Quality Engineering to address defects, root cause investigations, and MRB activities. * Implement process monitoring, SPC, and industry 4.0 tools. **Cross-Functional Collaboration** * Work closely with Production, Quality, Program Management, Supply Chain, and SMT departments. * Provide engineering support during customer audits, FAIs, PFMEAs, and technical reviews. * Partner with external suppliers on polymerics, tooling, fixtures, materials, and new process technologies. **Qualifications** * Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred). * 10-15+ years in PCBA manufacturing engineering with at least 10+ years in a leadership role. * Deep knowledge of: + **IPC-J-STD-001 Class 3 & Space/Military Addendums** + **IPC-A-610 Class 3** + **AS9100D** + **IPC-7351, 7711/7721, 2221** * Experience with aerospace, defense, medical, or other high-reliability electronics. * Strong background in SMT (printing, placement, reflow), AOI/AXI, DFM/DFX, Rework, Chemical Wash, Polymerics, and test strategies. * Excellent leadership, communication, and technical decision-making abilities. Pay Range $150,000—$200,000 USD **ITAR/EAR Compliance:** Due to the nature of the work performed at Rocket EMS, this position may require access to export-controlled technical data or technology. The successful candidate must be eligible to access such information under applicable U.S. export-control laws or be eligible for any required government authorization. Rocket EMS will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the California Fair Chance Act. Candidates are not required to disclose criminal history or participate in a background check unless and until a conditional offer of employment has been made. Any final offer of employment may be conditioned on completion of a background check, consistent with applicable law. #zr ## Apply [Apply on Rocketems]() Canonical job page: