Bill of Materials Engineering Manager (Depot)

Centurum • San Diego, CA

11d • $105,000 - $150,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Centurum is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Bill of Materials (BOM) Engineering Manager with specialized experience in electronic Printed Circuit Board (PCB) manufacturing and assembly. This BOM Manager is responsible for the creation, maintenance, accuracy, and lifecycle management of BOMs used in the production of electronic assemblies, ensuring alignment with engineering specifications, procurement standards, and manufacturing processes.

The ideal candidate will serve as a key liaison between Engineering, Quality, Procurement, and Manufacturing teams to ensure BOMs are optimized for cost, manufacturability, and scalability.

This role supports engineering work that helps identify and define new restoration capabilities for the Navy’s C4ISR Restoration Depot, including designing, evaluating, planning, testing, and operating C4ISR electrical, electronic, mechanical, and/or computer components, equipment, and systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience managing BOMs in electronic hardware manufacturing, specifically in PCB and PCBA environments.
• Strong understanding of electronic components (resistors, capacitors, Integrated Circuits (ICs), connectors, etc.) and their roles in PCB assemblies.
• Experience working with ERP and PLM systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Arena, Agile).
• Familiarity with Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and/or Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools (e.g., Altium Designer, OrCAD, Mentor Graphics) for extracting BOMs and part data.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills to interface effectively with cross-functional teams and external suppliers and equipment manufacturers.
• Work closely with the Quality team to complete any First Article Inspection Reports or relevant Corrective and Preventive Actions and submit Technical Data Packages to Configuration Management.
• This position is required to have and maintain a Secret US DoD security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Surface Mount Technology (SMT) and through-hole assembly processes.
• Experience with global sourcing and component supply chain management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced formulas and data validation.
• Familiarity with compliance and environmental regulations for electronic components.
• Quality Management System (QMS) experience that is compatible with ISO 9001:2015 or AS9100.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and maintain accurate and complete multi-level BOMs for all electronic products, including PCB Assemblies (PCBAs), sub-assemblies, and final products.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers and PCB designers to interpret electrical schematics, part lists, and design documentation to generate accurate BOMs.
• Ensure BOMs are fully detailed with correct part numbers, quantities, approved alternates, manufacturer part numbers, and sourcing data.
• Work closely with Procurement to identify and validate component availability, lifecycle status (e.g., NRND, End-of-Life (EOL)), and cost-effective alternatives.
• Review and implement Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and ensure timely BOM updates in the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and PLM systems.
• Manage BOM version control and ensure traceability for all revisions throughout the product lifecycle.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) by coordinating BOM readiness, cost analysis, and release to manufacturing.
• Coordinate with equipment manufacturers to ensure BOMs are manufactural and aligned with production requirements.
• Implement Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Cost (DFC) best practices in BOM structuring.
• Monitor compliance with industry standards (RoHS, REACH, etc.) and ensure all BOM components meet applicable regulatory requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement in BOM management processes, tools, and data accuracy.

Benefits

• Health Insurance - Centurum provides insurance for employee and dependent in a comprehensive package. Coverage for vision care is included. This option is available on a cost-sharing basis.
• Dental Insurance - Available in conjunction with Health Insurance for an additional cost. Provides oral maintenance care for employee and dependent.
• Basic Life Insurance - Company provided benefit for all full-time employees.
• Supplemental Life Insurance - Optional life insurance coverage to employees at group rates.
• Dependant Life Insurance - Optional coverage for dependents at a group rate.
• Long Term Disability Insurance - Optional coverage available to employees at group rates.
• Vacation and Sick Leave - Leave accrual is determined by length of service.
• Holidays - The company observes ten paid holidays each year.
• Retirement 401(k) Plan - Centurum’s corporate benefits package includes 401K with a company bi-weekly match and a year-end profit sharing company match for all eligible employees. Investments can be made into selected funds under this plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager