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Director of Engineering – Manufacturing & NPI
Job in
Columbus, Lowndes County, Mississippi, 39701, USA
Listed on 2026-06-12
Listing for:
Nickerson Talent Solutions
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-12
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Manufacturing Engineer, Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma, Operations Manager, Quality Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Director of Engineering – Manufacturing & NPI
Job Location: Columbus, MS
Base salary: $150K–$180K base + bonus up to 10% with full benefits.
We’re hiring a Director of Engineering to lead a critical function supporting advanced aerospace & defense manufacturing programs.
This is a hands‑on leadership role with ownership across engineering execution—from concept through production.
What you’ll do:- Lead Manufacturing Engineering, Test Engineering, and Configuration Management teams
- Drive New Product Introduction (NPI) from development to production
- Partner with Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure production readiness
- Implement Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Drive process optimization, automation, and cost reduction
- Build, mentor, and develop a high‑performing engineering team
- 12+ years in aerospace, defense, or advanced manufacturing
- 5+ years of engineering leadership experience
- Strong background in Manufacturing Engineering and NPI
- Experience working in AS9100 environments
- High‑impact leadership position with strong visibility
- Opportunity to drive engineering strategy and operational improvements
- Work on mission‑critical defense programs in a growing organization
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