Manager of Engineering

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Senior plc is an international, market‑leading, engineering solutions provider with 26 operating businesses in 12 countries. Senior designs, manufactures and markets high‑technology components and systems for the principal original equipment producers in the worldwide aerospace, defense, land vehicle and power & energy markets. The Group is split into two divisions, Aerospace and Flexonics, servicing five key sectors. Our global values underpin what we do, and how we do it…

Safety – Integrity – Customer Focus – Respect & Trust – Accountability – Excellence

We are a technology‑driven, team‑oriented manufacturing company that takes pride in the relationships we build with our customers, suppliers and with each other. We offer exciting career opportunities in a fast‑paced, dynamic team environment and reward employees who are motivated, innovative, and results‑oriented. We are looking for dedicated individuals to join us in engineering solutions for our customers.

We are currently seeking a full‑time Manager of Engineering for the 1st Shift (6:30 am – 3:00 pm) at our Ketema facility in El Cajon, CA.

The Manager of Engineering leads and supervises a team of manufacturing engineers engaged in manufacturing process development, production support, and tool design/planning. Schedules and prioritizes individual team members’ workload based on operational requirements and personnel skills/ability. Reviews and approves customer‑supplied product designs (including any design changes) for compliance with engineering principles, organizational standards, and industry/customer specifications requirements. Supports quoting and estimating activities related to new business development.

Supports continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., Kaizen events) to maintain and improve cost, quality and delivery metrics. Interfaces closely with the Quality and Operations team members to maintain and improve company procedures and work instructions. Plans and manages the introduction of new products into regular production from receipt of purchase order through concurrent engineering with customer’s product design teams, Low‑Rate Initial Production (LRIP), and full rate.

• Reviews and approves customers’ product design for compliance with engineering principles, organization standards, and industry/customer specification requirements.
• Develops, verifies, and validates new and existing manufacturing processes.
• Evaluates and analyzes manufacturing process, product, materials and/or equipment specifications and performance requirements with company capabilities.
• Analyzes and solves problems from basic engineering principles, theories, and concepts to a wide range of complex or advanced problems. Proactively addresses resource issues to ensure project timelines are met.
• Prepares, reviews, and translates 3‑dimensional models and/or drawings into a format compatible with system capabilities.
• Develops and maintains key performance indicators for processes. Develops and configures performance measurement tools utilizing queries, spreadsheets, and engineering software tools.
• Assigns duties, responsibilities, and projects. Prepares work schedules of employees engaged in production tool planning and programming. Ensures planning and tooling schedules meet output demand.
• Provides day‑to‑day supervision and support, including recruiting, managing, training and development, evaluating performance, and providing employee discipline in the assigned areas.
• Collaborates with appropriate department on product quality issues and resolve production problems to maximize product quality and reliability.
• Works with various other Senior divisions to share best practices and implement process improvements as applicable.
• Coordinates with other departments to resolve design, supplier, and production issues.
• Demonstrates ability to appear for work on time, works overtime when necessary, follows directions from a supervisor, interacts well with…