Manager, Manufacturing Engineering

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Manager, Manufacturing Engineering based in the United States.

As a Manager, Manufacturing Engineering, you will lead the development and implementation of advanced manufacturing technologies, transforming innovative hardware concepts into reliable, scalable production processes. You will manage a multidisciplinary engineering team in a high-mix manufacturing environment, driving design for manufacturability, process development, and production readiness. Combining hands‑on technical expertise with team leadership, you will help advance capabilities across additive manufacturing, robotics, automation, and precision assembly.

Working closely with design, materials, quality, and production teams, you will influence hardware development while improving quality, cost efficiency, and throughput. This is an opportunity to shape next-generation manufacturing methods within a rapidly scaling, technology-driven environment. The position may be offered at Manager or Senior Manager level, depending on experience.

You will oversee manufacturing engineering activities from early development through production, leading technical initiatives and ensuring manufacturing processes meet demanding standards for quality, reliability, scalability, and cost efficiency.

• Lead a multidisciplinary team of manufacturing engineers responsible for design for manufacturing, process development, and advanced manufacturing methods.
• Establish team priorities, manage project timelines, and track progress against critical business milestones.
• Mentor and develop engineers, fostering technical excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Provide hands‑on technical leadership and guidance across complex manufacturing challenges.

• Own manufacturing requirements, process specifications, and root cause investigations to maintain reliable, high- quality production.
• Develop and implement strategies for process qualification, production scalability, and automation.
• Lead advanced manufacturing initiatives across machining, additive manufacturing, assembly, bonding, coatings, and joining.
• Identify and deploy emerging manufacturing technologies that improve product quality, reduce costs, and increase production throughput.
• Drive the transition of manufacturing processes and technologies from development into stable, repeatable production.

• Partner with design, materials, quality, and production teams to influence hardware design and ensure manufacturing readiness.
• Promote design for manufacturability throughout product development.
• Ensure manufacturing processes and engineering specifications support high-performance materials and high-reliability applications.
• Lead complex projects from initial concept through implementation and production.

The ideal candidate brings extensive manufacturing engineering experience, strong technical expertise in advanced manufacturing, and a proven ability to lead engineering teams in demanding production environments.

• 8+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, including significant exposure to the aerospace or defense industries.
• 3+ years of experience leading manufacturing engineering teams.
• Hands‑on experience with advanced manufacturing technologies, including additive manufacturing, robotics, and automation.
• Proven track record of leading complex engineering projects from concept through production.
• Experience working with high-performance materials and high-reliability applications.
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