Join Us in Shaping the Future of Aerospace Manufacturing:
We are looking for an innovative and people-focused Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead our aerospace manufacturing engineering function. This is a leadership role for someone passionate about advanced manufacturing, operational excellence, and building high-performing engineering teams.
You will play a critical role in scaling manufacturing capability, introducing advanced technologies, and ensuring world-class quality and operational performance across aerospace programs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and inspire a team of manufacturing engineers, driving technical excellence and team growth.
- Develop and execute strategies to improve manufacturing performance, efficiency, and scalability.
- Collaborate closely with Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and R&D; teams to achieve operational goals.
- Introduce creative manufacturing technologies and automation to enhance productivity.
- Provide expert support for complex engineering challenges and continuous process improvement.
- Oversee manufacturing tooling,
equipment design, and implementation.
- Ensure compliance with aerospace standards, safety regulations, and quality systems.
- Manage engineering budgets, cost optimization initiatives, and resource planning.
- Drive Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives across operations.
- Participate in the selection and qualification of suppliers for manufacturing processes.
- Collaborate with R&D; to ensure smooth transition of new products into manufacturing.
- Present performance insights, KPIs, and improvement plans to senior leadership.
- Mentor and develop engineering talent to build a strong future-ready team.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Master's degree preferred).
- 12+ years of manufacturing engineering experience with leadership experience in aerospace manufacturing.
- Strong expertise in machining, assembly, composites, and additive manufacturi