Engineering Manager

Overview

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Habco Industries is a key provider of tools, ground, and test support equipment that serves the Aerospace Industry, both fixed‑wing and rotary‑wing aircraft. Our customers range from the largest aerospace OEMs in the world to end users of commercial and military aircraft. Habco is a Lean‑focused organization with a 50‑year history of quality and customer focus in the industry.

Bring your leadership skills and excitement to work with a team of highly skilled engineers to enhance and optimize the way we work in anticipation of growth. In this role you will manage, coach, provide oversight and occasionally play a hands‑on role in manufacturing processes responsible for the production of aerospace quality products (tooling, ground and test support equipment) in a high‑mix, low‑volume production environment.

• Manage manufacturing engineers, including project scheduling and resource planning, and participate in all phases of hiring, review, and performance management.
• Serve as the primary technical resource for all new process development projects and extensions of existing products, including process design, machine‑tool programming, make/buy analysis, and project status follow‑up.
• Manage departmental activities to design new products, modify existing designs, improve production techniques, and develop test equipment and associated procedures.
• Develop and review engineering processes and procedures and administer MOM and BOM creation.
• Maintain technical integrity of manufacturing documentation and the Engineering Change Process (ECR).
• Ensure a regular and consistent schedule for departmental, cross‑departmental, project and post‑mortem meetings.
• Provide direct leadership, mentoring, and coaching to all site manufacturing engineers on technical standards and process ownership.
• Engage with customers on all aspects of products and product performance as needed.
• Interact directly with suppliers and manufacturers on issues related to manufacturing, testing, and production.
• Ensure team members consistently adhere to all safety policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering with 7–10 years of progressive manufacturing engineering experience in the aerospace industry.
• Minimum 3 years of experience managing a team of engineers across multiple disciplines.
• Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing and electrical engineering technical standards, principles, theories, and techniques.
• Knowledge of drafting standards (Y14.5M‑1994, Y14.38M, Y14.100M) and applicable ASTM standards.
• Knowledge of process control and measurement instrumentation (pressure, temperature, level, flow, force, and torque).
• Proficient in Solid Works with experience creating solid models and sheet‑metal flat patterns from customer‑supplied 2D design packages; 3D modeling simulation a plus.
• Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic schematics generated in AutoCAD 2D format.
• Working knowledge of GD&T.
• Strong computer proficiency (Office 365) and ERP systems background (Epicor/Kinetic a plus).
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Demonstrated leadership capability developing and leading cohesive teams.
• Detail oriented with ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize accordingly.
• Experience with AS9100, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement technical a plus.

This position requires the use of information that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All accepted applications must be U.S. Persons as defined by ITAR (U.S. citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, Political Asylee, or Refugee).

Habco is an equal‑opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.