Director of Manufacturing Engineering, EW
Core
Strategic oversight and tactical management of manufacturing engineering for Electromagnetic Warfare (EW) defense hardware, spanning from design for manufacturability to full-rate production.
Role type
Director of Manufacturing Engineering
Builds
Electromechanical defense hardware systems for military applications
Domain
Defense / Aerospace / Electromechanical Systems
Required skills
Manufacturing strategy, New Product Introduction (NPI), Supply chain management, Make-vs-buy analysis, Process optimization, Budget management, Cross-functional leadership, Security clearance eligibility
Preferred skills
Master's degree or MBA, Defense/aerospace industry experience, Automation and digital manufacturing tools knowledge, ERP/CAD/PLM proficiency
Technologies
ERP, CAD, PLM, FRACAS, MES
Responsibilities
Lead manufacturing engineering team, Drive manufacturing strategy and technology adoption, Manage NPI and production scaling, Optimize supply chain and production capabilities, Drive continuous improvement and quality initiatives, Manage budgets and resource planning
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership with hands-on oversight