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Senior Manager, PCBA COE Value Engineering
On-site · Austin, Texas, United States or Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Job Summary
Lead a global PCBA Value Engineering program across multiple divisions/sites to deliver a multi-year project pipeline, modernization of PCBA designs, and cost-reduction initiatives. Define program objectives, KPIs, and governance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams (R&D, Manufacturing, Operations, Procurement) to enable rapid implementation of Value Engineering solutions. Manage and mentor a team of Electrical engineers in alternate component selection, PCBA redesign, and validation in Thermo Fisher factories and suppliers; coordinate with Indian Engineering Center PCBA CoE to align resources with divisional priorities. Demonstrate strong business case development (NPV, ROI) and communicate program options to senior leadership; facilitate changes through PLM/workflow processes and engage with suppliers and regulatory requirements where applicable.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, or Computer Engineering, or Physics
- 8+ years of experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment
- 4+ years managing engineering teams
- Experience in PCBA manufacturing, PCBA design, Electrical component design, Electromechanical component design, Power management, or Electrical systems and controls design
- Strong business and political acumen and emotional intelligence
- Ability to manage through ambiguity, multitask, and drive change with collaboration
- Proven ability to develop and communicate technical projects with respect to Business case definition, NPV, ROI, and high-level project planning
- Proven track record of leading complex Value Engineering projects across multiple sites and divisions
- Excellent communication skills (written, oral, presentation) up to Director/VP level
- Proficiency in MS Excel, Word and other basic computer applications
- Experience with Tier 1 and 2 electronics Manufacturing Services suppliers
- Understanding of phase gate processes
- Experience with regulatory environments (FDA, ISO 13485 etc) for medical products
- Ability to obtain legal work authorization in US or Mexico
Additional Requirements
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States or Mexico without sponsorship now or in the future
- Relocation assistance not provided
- Background check and drug screen required
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