Manufacturing Manager

Our client is a fast-growing organization known for its ability to provide highly engineered technology, service and system solutions to a range of aerospace and associated markets. Globally focused with strategic facilities on four continents, they offer a range of products, components and integrated systems that are found on most commercial and military aircraft, as well as on unmanned aircraft, military ground vehicles, shipboard applications and spacecraft. Core product lines include fluid control, landing gear and actuation, and electro-mechanical control. Position Summary The manufacturing engineering manager will lead and support the manufacturing engineering team. The scope of this role will be managing a team of manufacturing engineers in order to support new product introduction, root cause corrective action, process improvement, and identifying the necessary equipment and process to produce quality products and support growth. They will analyze and interpret technical data such as engineering drawings, specifications, purchase orders, etc. This role will have 4-5 direct reports Principal Activities Provide leadership for the day to day direction of the manufacturing engineering team Based on requirements from customer orders, plan sequences of operations for fabrication and assembly of products. Ensure efficient and effective manufacturing methods are used that are compatible to available machines. Specifies, design and/or procures special tooling or equipment required to attain product per customer requirement within budgeted cost and time. Facilitate robust, cost efficient, safe manufacturing processes and product structures consistent with standard methods of work utilizing lean manufacturing principles. Manage departmental and capital budgets. Participate in the Company's Corrective Action and MRB Boards. Assuring product and process quality by designing, proofing and validating manufacturing methods, including assembly, process, inspection and test; establish standard work procedures, process capability and process control. Select, develop, and evaluate personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function Analyze and resolve fabrication and tooling issues to avoid problems. Value engineer existing products and processes to reduce cost, lead time and cycle times. Establish partnerships and relationships with internal customers, stakeholders, peers and direct reports Complies with all company policies/procedures. Complies with all military and contractual requirements. All other duties and tasks as assigned. Knowledge Skills & Abilities Solid analytical skills and solution-driven thinking; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data. Makes good decisions based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience and judgment. Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; develops alternative solutions; works well in a group problem solving situations; presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention. Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work. Learns quickly when facing new problems; a relentless and versatile learner; open to change; strives for continuous improvement of self and processes. Passion for data, analysis, trends, reporting and technology. Ability to read and interpret documents. Ability to write clearly and informatively routine reports, correspondence, and designs work flows and procedures. Presents numerical data effectively. Demonstrated aptitude for process improvement and use of Lean and Six-Sigma resources and tools. Knowledge of ISO 9001 / AS9100 Standards, Statistics and Root Cause Analysis Thorough knowledge of Word, Excel, Power Point, Visio, Project, Solidworks, CATIA and other applicable tools. Education Bachelor's degree in engineering or a technical field or an Associate's degree and 15 years minimum relevant work experience Must have at least three (3+) years of engineering management experience in a manufacturing environment Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services. Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Created: 2024-11-05