CareerPlan

Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Wichita, KansasFull-time$105k2026-10-13 → 2026-11-10

Core

Manage production engineering teams and lead process improvements for commercial aerostructure manufacturing (fuselages, wings, nacelles).

Role type

Senior Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Builds

Commercial jetliner components (fuselages, pylons, nacelles, wing components)

Domain

Aerospace manufacturing

Required skills

Manufacturing production management, Cross-functional team leadership, Process improvement, Root cause analysis, Cost studies, Blueprint reading, SAP/MRP systems, Production metrics analysis

Preferred skills

Lean principles, Six Sigma, Theory of Constraints, RCCA, APQP, PFMEA, Composite fabrication, Advanced manufacturing technologies, Supply chain planning

Technologies

CATIA, IVT, SAP, Excel, PowerPoint

Responsibilities

Manage manufacturing engineers and technicians, Develop and execute business plans and technical strategies, Coordinate with engineering and supply teams to guide manufacturing plans, Oversee employee training, Lead complex problem-solving for manufacturing best practices, Ensure adherence to safety and compliance practices

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership