Director of Manufacturing Engineering

Director of Manufacturing (Land Mobile Radio/Electronics) Job Type Full-Time Regular Location Richardson TX Senior Manufacturing / Production Engineer Overview: Peskind Executive Search is representing a fast-growing communications technology company seeking a Senior Manufacturing / Production Engineer to support and optimize high-volume electronics production. This individual will play a critical role in ensuring product quality, improving manufacturing efficiency, and supporting production scale across assembly operations. This is a hands-on role requiring strong technical depth in electronics, manufacturing processes, and continuous improvement initiatives. Location: Richardson, Texas (On-Site) Full-Time Key Responsibilities Lead day-to-day support of manufacturing and assembly line operations for electronic products Partner closely with Quality Assurance to ensure all products meet strict quality standards and compliance requirements Troubleshoot complex technical and production issues across the manufacturing line Develop and maintain detailed documentation including: Work instructions Production reports ( on a daily basis ). Defect tracking and analysis ( on a daily basis ). Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Oversee quality control processes for incoming and finished goods ( FRI inspection on a random pickup and based on an AQL standard ) Support inventory management activities including: Component verification Cycle counting BOM (Bill of Materials) validation and testing Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on: Production efficiency Throughput optimization Defect reduction Identify bottlenecks in the production process and implement corrective actions Support product testing, validation, and pre-production builds Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, QA, and operations teams Required Qualifications: 10+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering or production operations, ideally within electronics or communications hardware Strong background in electronics troubleshooting and diagnostics Deep understanding of SMT (Surface Mount Technology) processes and assembly Experience with lean manufacturing and process optimization methodologies Proven ability to conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective actions Experience working with BOMs, inventory systems, and production validation Proficiency with Windows-based systems, including: Debugging tools Third-party applications USB drivers and device-level troubleshooting Strong analytical skills with a detail-oriented mindset Excellent communication skills with the ability to work across technical and operational teams Preferred Experience Experience in high-growth or scaling hardware environments Background in telecommunications, wireless devices, or ruggedized hardware Exposure to compliance-driven manufacturing environments Why This Role Opportunity to join a growing, innovative communications technology company High-impact role directly influencing product quality and production scalability Collaborative, hands-on environment with visibility across engineering and operations