Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Manufacturing Engineering Manager – Aerospace We’re partnering with a well-established aerospace manufacturer to find an experienced Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead its manufacturing engineering team. Reporting to the Vice President of Operations, you’ll drive process improvement, support the launch of new products into production, and give the shop floor the technical leadership it needs. What you’ll be doing Leading, prioritising and developing a team of 3+ manufacturing engineers, including goal-setting and one-to-one reviews Managing plant productivity projects from planning through to delivery Reporting KPIs to leadership, including first pass yield, scrap, MTBF and productivity Giving hands‑on technical support to manufacturing and troubleshooting issues on the floor Creating and maintaining routers, work instructions and MPS Identifying and implementing process improvements Contributing to the MRB process: evaluating defects, dispositioning parts, writing rework instructions and driving corrective and preventive actions What we’re looking for Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering 8+ years’ experience in aerospace manufacturing 2+ years’ experience managing teams Strong GD&T and SolidWorks skills Experience with RCCA tools such as FMEA, A3 or Fishbone Ability to read manufacturing drawings, electrical schematics and process procedures Proficiency in MS Office and MRP/ERP systems Familiarity with ISO, AS9100, ITAR and DFARS is a plus Self‑motivated, with strong project ownership and excellent communication skills Good to know The role is hands‑on and floor‑based, with occasional lifting up to 25 lbs Occasional travel to customers or suppliers (around 5%) Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. This position requires access to ITAR‑controlled information. Candidates must be a U.S. Person or be eligible to obtain the required export authorization. This is a confidential search. All applications will be handled discreetly, and the client’s name will be shared with shortlisted candidates. Our client is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on job-related reasons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Reasonable accommodations are available.

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