Manufacturing Manager

Job Title: Manufacturing Manager

Location: Gilbert, AZ

Employment Type: Temp (6 Months)

Industry: Aerospace and Defense

Compensation: $52.00-$76.00/Hour

Schedule: 40 Hours/Week 1st Shift

• The client is seeking a Manufacturing Manager to take on a critical role in supporting the Manufacturing team
• The primary responsibility will be supporting the development of new products/development manufacturing processes, as well as applying continuous improvement manufacturing processes/technologies to existing or mature production programs.
• In this role, you'll take ownership and drive results by performing challenging, nonroutine manufacturing engineering, applying standard engineering techniques, procedures, and "out of the box" thinking in a high-mix, low-volume environment.

• Oversee the qualification of manufacturing processes for new products and lead continuous improvement for existing operations.
• Manage and develop Manufacturing Technicians and Manufacturing Engineers to meet production, quality, and safety objectives.
• Define and document manufacturing procedures, operation sequences, and work instructions.
• Establish and maintain time standards, cost estimates, and economic run quantities for components.
• Lead evaluation, justification, and implementation of new manufacturing equipment.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, operations, and suppliers to resolve process issues and mentor team members.
• Own and support automation of manufacturing cells as much as possible, driving process stability and reducing labor variation.
• Ensure manufacturability of designs through drawing reviews and recommendations.
• Mentor Manufacturing Engineering on reviewing the manufacturability of designs.
• Support NC programming, tooling, and fixture design; assist with program prove-outs and rework processes.
• Lead or support project initiatives and cost estimating for new proposals.
• Promote safety, compliance, and continuous improvement across all operations.

• High School Diploma or GED
• 8+ years of engineering or operations experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years of direct management experience.
• 3+ years of experience with the manufacturing of circuit card assemblies and sensitive electronics.
• 3+ years of experience in process engineering from raw material to finished goods.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• Six Sigma Certified, or Lean Certification.
• Hands‑on experience setting up and operating SMT machines.
• Hands‑on experience with circuit card assembly manufacturing.
• Knowledge of IPC standards and NASA standards for the manufacturing of circuit card assemblies.
• Strong communication and influencing skills are required in written, verbal, and presentation formats.

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check.
• Travel up to 10% as needed.

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, Talent Rise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.