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Director of Engineering

$140k - $180k

Nickerson Talent Solutions

Senior Manager / Director of Engineering | Aerospace Manufacturing

Job Location: Columbus, MS

Salary: $140,000-$180,000 Base + Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits

Apply fast, check the full description by scrolling below to find out the full requirements for this role.

Lead. Build. Scale.

We're looking for an accomplished Aerospace Engineering Leader to lead engineering operations within a growing, highly regulated aerospace manufacturing environment.

This is an opportunity to have direct impact on engineering strategy, NPI, manufacturing readiness, production execution, and organizational growth.

What You'll Lead

• Manufacturing & Production Engineering

• NPI & Production Readiness

• Design & Manufacturing Engineering

• Tooling, Automation & Test Engineering

• Configuration Management

• Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence

• Multidisciplinary Engineering Teams

What We're Looking For

12+ years of aerospace/defense manufacturing experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline

• Proven leadership of multidisciplinary engineering teams

• Strong design + manufacturing engineering background

• Experience with NPI, tooling, production readiness, and engineering change management

• Experience in an AS9100-regulated environment

• Strong cross-functional leadership across Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain & Program Management

• Hands-on, operational leadership style with strong business judgment

Why This Opportunity?

This is more than an engineering management role.

You'll have the opportunity to shape engineering strategy, lead NPI, improve manufacturing performance, build high-performing teams, and directly influence the company's growth. xhyhwjd

If you're ready to take the next step in your aerospace engineering leadership career, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply directly or message me for a confidential conversation.

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Vacancy posted 10 days ago
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