Senior Manager, Manufacturing Engineering
Core
Lead high-performance production organization to deliver world-class hardware at scale, owning factory operations, throughput, yield, and talent development.
Role type
Senior Manager, Manufacturing Engineering
Builds
Hardware systems (power management, defense/energy tech) at scale
Domain
Defense / National Security / Hardware Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Lean manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, root cause analysis (DMAIC/8D), team leadership, cross-functional collaboration, process standardization, KPI monitoring
Preferred skills
Aerospace/defense/EV/robotics experience, automation/robotics integration, tooling/fixture optimization, data-driven decision making
Technologies
MES, ERP, work order systems
Responsibilities
Lead all manufacturing operations (production, assembly, testing, material flow); Optimize production lines for takt time and labor efficiency; Build and mentor high-performing manufacturing teams; Partner with Engineering/Quality/Supply Chain for NPI and DFM; Drive systematic root cause analysis and corrective actions
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership
