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Manager, Manufacturing Engineering

Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00)Full-time$147k–$196k2026-10-21 → 2026-11-10
U.S. persons only (export control)

Core

Lead manufacturing engineering efforts for critical space programs, driving process improvements, quality, and scaling from prototype to full-scale production.

Role type

Manager, Manufacturing Engineering

Builds

Space-qualified hardware and defense systems

Domain

Aerospace / Defense

Required skills

Manufacturing engineering leadership, process improvement, product development, project management, analytical problem-solving, budget management, vendor liaison, compliance management, CAD proficiency, Lean/Six Sigma methodologies

Preferred skills

Master's degree in engineering/business, software scripting, modern manufacturing automation

Technologies

CAD software, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma

Responsibilities

Lead manufacturing engineering team and set goals for product subsets; Develop strategic plans to enhance production capabilities; Own documentation for manufacturing hardware at scale; Collaborate with product development for manufacturability; Select and commission new manufacturing equipment; Drive continuous improvement for cost and quality; Manage budgets and forecast needs; Establish training and documentation programs; Serve as technical expert for manufacturing issues; Liaise with vendors for equipment and materials; Analyze production metrics; Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements

Seniority

Manager, hands-on leadership