Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Core
Lead the Manufacturing Engineering team to drive product sustainment, continuous improvement, and new product introduction (NPI) for advanced defense and public safety technologies.
Role type
Senior Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Builds
Advanced surveillance sensors, unmanned air and ground vehicles, and sensing devices for defense and public safety
Domain
Defense and Public Safety / Advanced Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Manufacturing engineering leadership, New Product Introduction (NPI), Lean Manufacturing, automation integration, root cause analysis, process development, capital equipment planning, regulatory compliance
Preferred skills
Aerospace/defense manufacturing experience, robotics/automation expertise, Lean Six Sigma certification, ERP/MRP systems knowledge, low-volume high-mix production experience
Technologies
ERP/MRP systems, robotics, automation tools
Responsibilities
Lead and develop the Manufacturing Engineering team; Drive continuous improvement for safety, quality, and efficiency; Lead manufacturing readiness for NPI programs; Develop and sustain manufacturing processes and tooling; Identify and deploy automation solutions; Partner with Design Engineering for manufacturability; Lead root cause investigations for process issues; Monitor manufacturing performance metrics; Support capital equipment planning and procurement; Ensure compliance with quality systems and safety regulations
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities