Process Engineering Manager

Flex • Austin, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary. The Process Engineering Manager will be based onsite in Austin, TX, responsible for leading the PCBA engineering team responsible for SMT, through hole, and secondary assembly processes. Ensure stable production performance, strong quality outcomes, and effective support for new product introductions (NPI) and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (ME/EE/MfgE/IE or related).
• 7+ years of PCBA process engineering experience; strong SMT and soldering expertise.
• 2+ years of leadership or technical lead experience.
• Experience driving yield/quality improvements and leading root cause investigations.
• Familiarity with Lean/CI, PFMEA, SPC, and DOE.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced PCBA technology experience (fine pitch, micro components, selective solder, coating).
• NPI leadership experience in high mix or high volume environments.
• CI certification (Green Belt/Black Belt).
• Experience with MES or digital manufacturing tools.
• JS21

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop PCBA engineers and technicians; set priorities and manage daily/strategic activities.
• Own all PCBA processes (SMT, reflow, AOI/AXI, selective solder, wave solder).
• Drive yield, quality, and line performance improvements through structured problem solving.
• Oversee NPI readiness: DFM, tooling, documentation, prototype support, and production ramp.
• Ensure process control, standard work, SPC, and compliance with IPC A 610 and J STD 001.
• Partner with Operations and Quality to improve KPIs (FPY, DPMO, OEE, scrap).
• Support equipment strategy, upgrades, and implementation of automation or CI projects.
• Direct customer and technical interaction with strong oral and written skills.

Benefits

• Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Matching 401(k) Contributions
• Vacation and Paid Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

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