Job Description
SEEKING YOU, An Accomplished Engineering Manager with 10+ years in electronics manufacturing (EMS) and 5+ years in project management, eager to relocate to the Southwest Rockies region to lead strategic growth in Albuquerque.
A dynamic, customer-focused leader with a strong technical foundation in product, process, and test engineering. Proven track record of scaling New Product Introduction (NPI), driving DFx and cost-reduction initiatives, and building high-performing, cross-functional teams. Combines hands-on expertise in Lean/Kaizen methodologies and BOM/ECN governance with executive presence to align plant operations, corporate engineering roadmaps, and key aerospace, military, and industrial customer accounts.
Core Competencies & Technical Skills
- Leadership & Culture: Cross-functional team building, executive coaching, rapid change/Kaizen management, autonomous execution.
- Manufacturing & Quality: Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS), NPI & large-scale product transfers, DFx analysis, process validation, Lean Manufacturing.
- Systems & Compliance: BOM & ECN management, product cost reduction, capital budgeting, RoHS, Conflict Minerals, and environmental standards.
- Test & Tech: Electronics test development, Aerospace / Military / Tech-Industrial hardware markets.
- Business & Strategy: Customer relationship management (CRM), strategic roadmap development, executive leadership team (ALBUQUERQUE BU) participation.
Professional Highlights & Key Responsibilities
- Business Unit Leadership: Serves as a core member of the Albuquerque Leadership Team and the company-wide Corporate Engineering team to shape strategic roadmaps and resource allocations.
- Engineering Operations: Oversees Product, Process, and Test Engineering organizations; manages capital spend, annual budgets, and cross-functional project prioritization.
- NPI & Lifecycle Management: Directs end-to-end New Product Introduction, rapid prototyping, large-scale product transfers, BOM/ECN integrity, and comprehensive DFx/cost-reduction reviews.
- Quality & Compliance: Drives continuous quality improvement and ensures strict compliance with RoHS, Conflict Minerals, and evolving environmental regulations.
- Customer & Account Advocacy: Acts as technical and executive liaison for key commercial, aerospace, and defense accounts—resolving complex escalations and building long-term executive trust.
Qualifications
- Education: B.S. in Electrical, Mechanical, or related Engineering.
- Experience:
- 10+ years in Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) / production environments.
- 5+ years in formal Project Management.
- 3+ years in People Leadership / Management.
- Domain Knowledge: Deep familiarity with Aerospace, Military, and Tech Industrial product lifecycles, electronics test development, and entrepreneurial continuous-improvement cultures.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Albuquerque, NM |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Company Size | 50 to 99 employees |
| Year Founded | 2002 |
| Website | https://www.gablessearch.com/ |
About Company
Gables Search Group headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio has been a leader in search and placement nationwide since 2002. Our company specializes in both direct and contract (temporary) staffing in all industries and disciplines.
At Gables Search Group, we connect exceptional professionals with outstanding organizations. Our commitment to integrity, excellence, partnership, innovation, and respect sets us apart. With a personalized approach to recruitment, we ensure the perfect match between candidates and employers.
Whether you are a talented professional seeking new opportunities or an organization looking to build a high-performing team, Gables Search Group is here to guide you through the journey. Our success is built on the success of our clients and candidates, and we are dedicated to making a positive impact on the careers and businesses we serve.
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