Careers at IPC

IPC International, Inc., the global trade association for the electronics manufacturing industry, seeks a Vice President, North America who will be responsible for understanding and meeting the needs of the region’s electronics industry.  This will largely be accomplished by developing strong relationships with regional membership and representing their needs to the various product and service lines of the association. Additional responsibilities include the overall management, performance, and growth within the region. This includes overseeing relevant strategy, operations, finances, membership, customer service, events and team leadership. Coordination with other divisions to accomplish this will be paramount. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in executive leadership, with a strong ability to manage cross-functional teams and drive business growth in a competitive market. This role provides the opportunity to shape and lead a key region for a global organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement business strategies and objectives to achieve association goals, with a focus on revenue growth, market share, and profitability across North America.

Member Relations: Build and maintain strong relationships with key members, customers, partners, and stakeholders, ensuring exceptional service delivery and identifying new business opportunities throughout the electronics eco-system.

Operations Management: Oversee all aspects of regional operations, ensuring efficiency and optimization of resources.

Financial Objectives: Understand and work with product/service lines to relate and deliver solutions that will meet the member needs. Collaborate with global marketing teams to tailor campaigns for the North American market.

Team Leadership & Development: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team across various functions. Foster a collaborative and results-driven culture within the North American division.

Risk Management: Identify and manage potential risks to the business and ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and association policies.

Performance Reporting: Provide regular updates to the executive team on regional performance, including key metrics such as membership and revenue growth, operational efficiency, and member engagement / satisfaction.

Market Expansion & Innovation: Stay abreast of market trends, competitor activity, and member needs, and identify opportunities for product innovation and market expansion.                                                                                                                        

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or related, Master’s degree preferred.

• 10+ years of experience in business operations, including 5+ years in an executive leadership role, ideally within a global or regional capacity. 

• Proven track record of managing large, diverse teams and driving operational excellence. 

• Strong financial acumen and experience with P&L management. 

• Excellent strategic thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving skills. 

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization. 

• Experience in managing multi-functional teams, including sales, marketing, finance, operations, and customer service. 

• Ability to navigate complex business environments and adapt to changing market conditions.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, NetSuite (Salesforce or related CRM tools). 

• Willingness to travel as required to oversee operations and build relationships; up to 30%, some international.

IPC International, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering a competitive salary and excellent employee benefits.  IPC has a hybrid/virtual work environment. The pay range for this position $200 – 275K, IPC considers education, experience, internal equity, and other qualifying criteria to determine starting payrates. In addition to compensation benefits, IPC offers a variety of health and welfare benefits, based on eligibility.

Please send resume and cover letter to e-mail: lyssabernstein@ipc.org. Subject line should say: N. AMERICA

Since 1957, IPC has been guiding the electronics industry through dramatic changes. IPC is the only trade association that brings together all the players in this industry: designers, printed circuit board manufacturers, electronics assembly companies, suppliers, and original equipment manufacturers. More than 3,200 companies around the world depend on IPC programs and services to further their competitive excellence and financial success. As a member-driven organization and leading source for industry standards, training, industry intelligence and public policy advocacy, IPC supports programs to meet the needs of an estimated $2 trillion global electronics industry.

IPC International, Inc. is looking to hire a Standards Development Manager. The Standards Development Manager leads standards development activities for materials for printed boards, printed board assemblies, additive manufacturing and coatings. 

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage the standard development projects that promote best practices for production and acceptance of printed board materials, including processes, fabrication, equipment and related services.
• Work with committee volunteers and subject matter experts to develop industry standards utilizing approved procedures, white papers and other documentation to be used for production and acceptance of printed boards, printed board assemblies, additive manufacturing and coatings, and make recommendations for new publications and projects. 
• Conduct ongoing standards development work from concept to publication, interfacing with committee members and leaders, working with committee leaders, updating documentation based on committee input, preparing documentation for publication and recommend changes as needed for improvement on an international level. 
• Provide technical support and communication to IPC Members and IPC Staff regarding interpretation of standards and applications of technology.             
• Manage online technical committee resource tools, including committee pages in standard development site.
• Collaborate with suppliers in the development of software tools and round robin testing used in conjunction with standards.
• Participate in development of related materials to supplement standards such as trade magazine articles regarding standards and technology and webpages.  

Requirements

• Must have knowledge and experience with printed board materials.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 3 years of work experience in electronics or related field.
• 3 years of project management related experience preferred. 
• Strong skills in record-keeping for traceability and organization are a must along with good judgment and professional integrity. 
• This position requires an ongoing interface with global subject matter experts as well as staff members.

IPC International, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering a competitive salary and excellent employee benefits. IPC has a virtual/hybrid work environment; the Standards Development Manager, Printed Board Materials reports to the Senior Director Assembly & Standards Technology.

MRA – The Management Association is conducting this search on behalf of IPC International, Inc. Please send resume and cover letter to: Lyssa.bernstein@mranet.org. Subject line should say:  MATERIALS

Since 1957, IPC has been guiding the electronics industry through dramatic changes. IPC is the only trade association that brings together all the players in this industry: designers, printed circuit board manufacturers, electronics assembly companies, suppliers, and original equipment manufacturers. More than 3,200 companies around the world depend on IPC programs and services to further their competitive excellence and financial success. As a member-driven organization and leading source for industry standards, training, industry intelligence and public policy advocacy, IPC supports programs to meet the needs of an estimated $2 trillion global electronics industry.

IPC International, Inc. is looking to hire a Manager, Standards Electronics Technology. This manager works with the electronics industry on standards development projects focusing on sustainability and environmental concerns.  Engage with committee volunteers and subject matter experts to develop electronics industry standards, white papers and other documentation is a routine part of responsibilities along with assisting in scoping projects with strategic focus, conducting standards development work from concept to publication, working with committee leaders, updating documentation based on committee input, preparing documentation for publication and recommending changes as needed for improvement.

Responsibilities

• Manage the standard development projects for sustainability and environmental concerns while working with advisory groups on IPC initiatives to scope projects with strategic focus.
• Provide technical support and communication to IPC Members and IPC Staff regarding standards and related documentation.
• Manage online technical committee resource tools, including committee pages in standard development site,
• Collaborate with suppliers in the development of software tools used in conjunction with standards.
• Participate in development of related materials to supplement standards such as trade magazine articles regarding standards and technology and webpages.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field.
• 2 years of work experience in electronics or computer science field or related; 3 years of project management related experience preferred.  Strong skills in record-keeping for traceability and organization are a must along with good judgment and professional integrity. 
• This position requires an ongoing interface with global subject matter experts and staff members.
• Strong writing, editing, organizational and communication skills, especially around technical content.
• Ability to work with and act as a liaison of diverse groups.
• Experience or participation in building consensus in a group environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, teleconferencing

IPC International, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering a competitive salary and excellent employee benefits. IPC has a virtual work environment; this position will report to Senior Director of Assembly and Standards Technology.

MRA – The Management Association is conducting this search on behalf of IPC International, Inc. Please send resume and cover letter to: Lyssa.bernstein@mranet.org. Subject line should say: Manager, Standards Electronics Technology.

Since 1957, IPC has been guiding the electronics industry through dramatic changes. IPC is the only trade association that brings together all the players in this industry: designers, printed circuit board manufacturers, electronics assembly companies, suppliers, and original equipment manufacturers. More than 3,200 companies around the world depend on IPC programs and services to further their competitive excellence and financial success. As a member-driven organization and leading source for industry standards, training, industry intelligence and public policy advocacy, IPC supports programs to meet the needs of an estimated $2 trillion global electronics industry.