Process Engineering Manager

Job Posting Start Date 02-19-2026 Job Posting End Date 04-13-2026

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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

• 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

No Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process.

Please email  and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (

NOTE:

this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance.