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Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Posted: 11/03/2025
2025-11-03
2025-12-10
Employment Type:
Direct
Industry: Engineering
Job Number: 86084
Job Description
We're partnering with a leading space systems company to hire a Manufacturing Engineering Manager responsible for developing, scaling, and optimizing advanced manufacturing processes for satellite and launch hardware.
This role will build the foundation of a manufacturing-centric culture-driving efficiency, quality, and innovation in a rapidly growing production environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Establish scalable, repeatable manufacturing processes for complex hardware
- Oversee facilities layout, tooling, and process control systems
- Define standards for converting eBOMs to mBOMs and maintain documentation
- Implement training programs for assembly and integration technicians
- Lead the selection and integration of a Manufacturing Execution System (MES)
- Drive lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives (5S, Kaizen, VSM)
- Establish KPIs to measure safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance
- Collaborate with design teams on Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Test (DFT)
- Lead corrective action efforts for quality or process non-conformances
Job Requirements
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Aerospace, or Industrial Engineering
- 5+ years in manufacturing engineering within aerospace, automotive, or related fields
- Minimum 2 years in leadership or management roles
- Proven experience standing up new production lines or scaling manufacturing operations
Technical Expertise
- Strong command of Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies
- Hands-on experience with MES/ERP systems and PLM workflows
- Knowledge of AS9100 quality standards and regulated production environments
- Experience with electro-mechanical assembly and precision hardware manufacturing
- Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification preferred
- U.S. Person status required under export control regulations
$157,000 - $193,000 DOE
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