Manager, Manufacturing Engineering

4 weeks ago


Costa Mesa, United States CareerBuilder Full time

As a Manager of Manufacturing Engineering, you will be responsible for leading and managing a manufacturing engineering team over a subset of Andurils products to drive process improvements, ensure the highest quality of production, and support the development and implementation of new products. You will play a crucial role in optimizing manufacturing processes, reducing costs, and increasing efficiencies on existing technologies while also developing new products and scaling to full scale production.

WHAT YOULL DO:

Lead the manufacturing engineering team, setting goals, providing direction, and evaluating performance over a certain product or set of products, from initial prototyping through large full-scale production.

Develop and execute strategic plans to enhance production capabilities, incorporating new technologies and methodologies.

Own documentation required for successfully manufacturing product group hardware at scale, such as work instructions, inspection plans & requirements, etc.

Collaborate with product development teams to ensure manufacturability of new designs and smooth transition from prototype to production.

Assist in the selection, installation, and commissioning of new manufacturing equipment, ensuring optimal integration into production lines.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives that result in cost reduction, quality enhancement, and throughput maximization.

Manage budgets and forecast future manufacturing needs, including personnel, equipment, and materials.

Establish and maintain robust training and documentation programs to enhance team skills and promote cross-functional knowledge sharing.

Foster a culture of innovation, teamwork, and accountability within the manufacturing engineering department.

Serve as the technical expert and point of contact for manufacturing engineering issues, providing guidance and support to resolve complex problems.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product launches, from initial design through to full-scale production.

Liaise with vendors and suppliers to ensure the timely delivery of equipment and materials and maintain quality standards.

Analyze production metrics and performance data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.

Ensure compliance with all safety, quality, and regulatory requirements within the manufacturing process.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field

Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, with at least 3 years in a managerial or supervisory role.

Proven track record of leading teams, developing new products and processes, and cradle to grave ownership.

Experience driving process improvements in a manufacturing setting.

An attitude of world-class mission assurance, quality, attention to detail, and dedication.

A genuine interest in manufacturing and thirst for learning.

Excellent project management skills and experience leading cross-functional projects.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively at all levels of the organization.

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Personal experience physically manufacturing hardware via any means (machining, fabrication, soldering, assembly, etc.). Work on personal or extracurricular projects is a plus.

U.S. person status is required as this position needs to access export controlled data.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Masters degree in engineering, business, or related field.

Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other process improvement methodologies.

Proficient in CAD software and familiar with modern manufacturing technologies and automation.

Software scripting experience in any language.

Active security clearance or ability to obtain a security clearance.

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