PCBA Design For Manufacturing Manager

Shanghai Suzhou Until 9/21/2026 10+ years exp First posted July 23, 2026 Last posted July 23, 2026
Job description

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Description

As the PCBA DFM Manager, you will lead a talented engineering group responsible for ensuring our cutting-edge designs translate into manufacturable, high-quality, and cost-effective products. You will be involved early in the product development cycle, orchestrating comprehensive DFM reviews and provide actionable design feedback to cross-functional engineering teams. You will also be responsible for developing robust manufacturing process and stations during NPI to ensure smooth ramp and stable in sustaining production.

Minimum Qualifications

BS in Engineering, Materials Science, Semiconductor Packaging, or a related technical field.
10+ years of hands-on experience in SMT or semiconductor or system in packaging industries.
Including 5+ years in management role, actively engaging with cross functional teams. With a proven track record of building, mentoring, and inspiring high-performing engineering teams.
Fluent communication with verbal, writing and presentation in English.
Self-starter mindset, attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

MS or PhD in Engineering, Materials Science, Semiconductor Packaging, or a related technical field.
Consistent history of successfully delivering large-scale, complex technical projects from concept to high-volume manufacturing.
Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across global, cross-functional teams.
Strong strategic capability to drive contract manufacturing (CM) performance and evaluate supplier capabilities.
Experienced with or lead development and deployment of automations and digital transformation in mass productions.

About this role

Summary

Lead PCB assembly design for manufacturability, process development, and cross-functional collaboration.

Job title

PCBA Design For Manufacturing Manager

Experience level

10+ years

Minimum experience

10+ years exp

Industry

technology

Location requirements

Shanghai or Suzhou, on-site work only

Salary

Not specified

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

engineeringmaterials sciencesemiconductor packagingSMTmanagement

Preferred skills

automationdigital transformationproject managementsupply chaincross-functional collaboration

Specializations

PCBADFMmanufacturingsemiconductorpackaging
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Shanghai, China

On-site City

Suzhou, Jiangsu, China

On-site City