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Director of Manufacturing Engineering, EW

Irvine, CA (OC-62)Full-time$220k–$292k2026-10-29 → 2026-11-11
Security clearance required

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