Job Description

Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Our client is looking for a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead their technical efforts in support of aerospace programs at our Tallassee, Alabama site. Relocation assistance is available if required.

In this role, you’ll guide a team of talented engineers, drive process excellence, and ensure manufacturing systems meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and performance. You’ll be the go-to technical voice for Manufacturing Engineering both internally and with customers and suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Manufacturing Engineers supporting key aerospace programs.
• Represent Manufacturing Engineering in program reviews, technical discussions, and customer meetings.
• Deliver manufacturing systems that meet stakeholder needs, balancing safety, quality, cost, and delivery.
• Develop solutions to complex technical challenges and drive continuous improvement across the value stream.
• Champion a Zero Defect Manufacturing (ZDM) mindset and build a culture of process control.
• Oversee tooling and production planning from concept through launch, ensuring high process capability.
• Support new product development, quoting, configuration changes, and first article builds.
• Collaborate across departments to align engineering efforts with program and operational goals.
• Drive Lean initiatives and help shape the future of our engineering standards and training.

Proven Ability / Key Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering (Master’s or MBA preferred).
• 7+ years of proven ability in manufacturing, ideally in aerospace and composites.
• Proven ability as a technical lead or authority in Manufacturing Engineering.
• Strong understanding of industry standards (AS9100, ISO9001, NADCAP, etc.).
• Familiarity with systems like SIOP, MES, MRB, QMS, and production planning tools.
• S. Person status per ITAR/EAR regulations.
• Background in APQP, new product launches, and cost estimation.
• Previous proven ability managing direct reports and leading cross-functional teams.
• Lean or Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher preferred).
• Extensive hands-on proven ability in composite manufacturing.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead in a matrixed environment and influence without direct authority.