Manager Manufacturing Engineering

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Jeremy Lee Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button and sending us your resume. Salary: $140,000 - $190,000 per year A bit about us: For over 60 years, our privately held aerospace manufacturer has grown from a small tool-room start-up into a 500-employee, multi-site operation supplying flight-critical components to nearly every major aircraft platform flying today. Continuous reinvestment in state-of-the-art machining, automation, and talent development has pushed annual revenues past $120 million while maintaining the family-owned culture that values collaboration, integrity, and innovation. Employees cite our flat leadership structure, aggressive capital spending, tuition reimbursement, and industry-leading safety record as reasons they stay and grow with us. Why join us? Competitive pay Bonus Medical Coverage From Day One Dental and vision insurance Paid time off/ Holidays 401(k) with company match Job Details You will guide a Manufacturing Engineering team that supports high-mix, low-volume CNC machining and assembly for complex aerospace parts. You’ll own the strategic roadmap for process capability, new product introduction, and capital equipment while rolling up your sleeves on the shop floor to resolve daily production challenges. Success is measured by gains in OEE, first-pass yield, and on-time delivery, all critical to customer programs ranging from commercial airliners to cutting-edge defense systems. This role reports directly to the Plant Manager and partners with Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, and Program Management. Responsibilities: Lead, coach, and develop Manufacturing Engineers and technicians toward best-in-class performance Champion Lean/Six Sigma projects that raise productivity, reduce cost, and improve safety Drive process design and validation for new product launches and engineering changes Manage capital equipment projects from business case through installation and PPAP Analyze production data, identify root causes, and implement sustainable corrective actions Ensure compliance with AS9100, ITAR, and all customer/regulatory requirements Qualifications: Bachelor’s in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or related field -7+ years in aerospace or precision machining environments; 3+ years in leadership Expertise in CNC machining, GD&T, tooling, and process development Proven success implementing Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies Experience with AS9100 quality systems and ERP/MRP platforms U.S. Person under ITAR; able to communicate and influence across all organizational levels You’ll steer manufacturing excellence at a financially robust, growth-oriented aerospace supplier where your ideas translate quickly into action, and into aircraft that fly worldwide. Expect the resources of a mid-size company, the agility of a start-up, and a leadership team that measures its success by your professional growth and the innovations you deliver. Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy