Manufacturing Engineering Manager Needed in Camarillo
Industry: Aerospace
Pay Range $130k - $160K DOE + Excellent Benefits Package
Reports to: VP of Operations
Growing aerospace manufacturer seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead a team of 4-5 engineers and drive operational excellence across manufacturing operations.
This is an outstanding opportunity for a hands-on engineering leader with a strong technical foundation, proven people leadership experience, and the ambition to advance into broader operations leadership roles. The position is expected to serve as a key development path toward future opportunities such as Production Manager or Business Unit Manager.
Summary:
Manufacturing Engineering Manager is responsible the manufacturing engineering group, whose responsibilities include providing technical support to manufacturing, implementing process improvements, and supporting the transition of new products into manufacturing.
Position Duties:
Essential functions of the position include, but are not limited to:
* Coordinates and prioritizes activities of manufacturing engineering group
* Manages plant productivity projects, coordinating project commitment dates and overall performance
* Requires strong project management and team building skills
* Manage annual goals / objectives, performs one on one reviews with direct reports, fostering individual growth and development
* Develops and reports KPI's to Leadership such as first pass yield, scrap, MTBF, and productivity
* Provides technical support to manufacturing, including troubleshooting issues on the floor
* Creates and maintains routers, work instructions, and MPS
* Identifies and implements process improvements
* Contributes to the MRB process by evaluating defects, dispositioning parts, creating rework instructions, and implementing corrective and preventive actions
* Manages a staff of 3 or more direct reports
Qualifications:
Education & Experience:
* Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering
* 8+ years' experience in Aerospace manufacturing
* 2+ years' experience managing teams
* Self-motivated individual with strong time management skills and project ownership
* Must be able to read manufacturing drawings, electrical schematics, and process procedures
* Experienced in common models such as FMEA, A3, Fishbone, or other RCCA methods
* Strong in GD&T and Solidworks
* Familiarity with ISO, AS 9100, ITAR, and DFAR preferred
* Applicant should be skilled in all MS office applications and MRP/ERP environments
* Excellent oral and written communication
We're looking for someone with a bias for action, strong ownership mentality, growth mindset, and a passion for building high-performing teams. The ideal candidate enjoys solving problems on the manufacturing floor, developing people, and driving measurable business results.
?? Interested or know someone who fits the profile? Let's connect.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. and meet ITAR eligibility requirements.
You can Contact me Directly at or 805-436-2957
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.