# Director of Engineering at Rocket EMS

> United States · Director+ · Software engineering · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/greenhouse%3Arocketems%3A4448826009 (read 2026-11-05).

## Facts (observed)

- Company: [Rocket EMS](https://alderhq.app/companies/rocket-ems)
- Location text: Carson City, NV; Carson City, Nevada
- Where it can be done from (inferred): United States (evidence: "Location: Carson City, NV; Carson City, Nevada")
- Posted: 2026-10-12 (23 days ago)
- First seen by alder: 2026-11-02 · last verified: 2026-11-04
- Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times
- Apply on the employer's site: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/rocketems/jobs/4448826009

## Pay and sponsorship

- Posted pay: $150k–$200k per year (from the listing's pay field)
- Market band for similar posted roles (United States, n 320): p25 $210k, median $252k, p75 $291k
- H-1B filings at this company for similar roles, FY26: 3, median offered wage $130k ([US DOL OFLC LCA disclosure data](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/eta/foreign-labor/performance))

## Description (the employer's text)

### Director of Engineering

### Position Summary

The Director of Engineering oversees all process/manufacturing engineering functions within a high-mix, high-reliability PCBA manufacturing environment producing Class 3 aerospace and mission-critical assemblies. This role leads PCBA manufacturing engineering, process engineering, NPI, DFM/DFX, sustaining engineering, and automation/continuous improvement initiatives. The Director ensures that all engineering processes comply with IPC, J-STD, AS9100, and aerospace customer addendums while optimizing manufacturability, quality, cost, and throughput.

### Key Responsibilities

### Leadership & Strategy

- Lead and develop a multidisciplinary engineering team (SMT Process, Manufacturing, New Product Introduction, and Automation).
- Drive engineering strategy aligned with company objectives for quality, cost, yield, and delivery.
- Serve as the technical authority for IPC-J-STD-001 Class 3, IPC-A-610 Class 3, IPC-7711/7721, and aerospace process controls.
### Manufacturing / Process Engineering

- Own company-wide engineering initiatives across all PCBA manufacturing functional areas, including build readiness reviews and standardization efforts.
- Ensure process qualification and documentation aligns with J-STD-001 Space & Military Addendum and applicable aerospace customer requirements.
- Establish and maintain process windows, control plans, PFMEAs, and validation reports.
### New Product Introduction (NPI)

- Lead DFM/DFX reviews, tooling design, stencil strategy, and prototype builds.
- Oversee creation of travelers, BOM validation, build instructions, and work instructions in compliance with AS9100.
- Manage engineering change control (ECOs), configuration management, and revision control.
### Automation & Continuous Improvement

- Lead LEAN/CI programs focused on waste reduction, defect elimination, and throughput improvement.
- Collaborate closely with Quality Engineering to address defects, root cause investigations, and MRB activities.
- Implement process monitoring, SPC, and industry 4.0 tools.
### Cross-Functional Collaboration

- Work closely with Production, Quality, Program Management, Supply Chain, and SMT departments.
- Provide engineering support during customer audits, FAIs, PFMEAs, and technical reviews.
- Partner with external suppliers on polymerics, tooling, fixtures, materials, and new process technologies.
### Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred).
- 10-15+ years in PCBA manufacturing engineering with at least 10+ years in a leadership role.
- Deep knowledge of:
### IPC-J-STD-001 Class 3 & Space/Military Addendums

### IPC-A-610 Class 3

### AS9100D

### IPC-7351, 7711/7721, 2221

- Experience with aerospace, defense, medical, or other high-reliability electronics.
- Strong background in SMT (printing, placement, reflow), AOI/AXI, DFM/DFX, Rework, Chemical Wash, Polymerics, and test strategies.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and technical decision-making abilities.
Pay Range

$150,000—$200,000 USD

ITAR/EAR Compliance: Due to the nature of the work performed at Rocket EMS, this position may require access to export-controlled technical data or technology. The successful candidate must be eligible to access such information under applicable U.S. export-control laws or be eligible for any required government authorization.

Rocket EMS will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the California Fair Chance Act. Candidates are not required to disclose criminal history or participate in a background check unless and until a conditional offer of employment has been made. Any final offer of employment may be conditioned on completion of a background check, consistent with applicable law.

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