Engineering Manager

Overview

R&S is now a Thread lock Precision Company. Thread lock Precision is a rapidly growing engineered component manufacturing organization serving leading aerospace and defense customers, including OEMs and Tier 1/Tier 2 suppliers. Backed by strong financial support and positioned for continued expansion, we are investing in our people, capabilities, operations, and commercial strategies to support long-term growth and meet increasing demand across complex, high-precision manufacturing programs.

We are currently looking for an Engineering Manager at R&S Machining located in St. Louis, Missouri. As our Engineering Manager you will lead the Manufacturing Engineering function responsible for developing robust, efficient, and compliant manufacturing processes that consistently deliver high-quality, tight-tolerance components.

Working as part of a dynamic, cross-functional team, you'll partner closely with Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain to support new product introduction, improve process capability, and drive continuous improvement across the business. This position plays a critical role in achieving operational excellence, cost competitiveness, and customer satisfaction.

• Lead, develop, and mentor a team of Manufacturing Engineers, CNC Programmers, and Process Engineers
• Establish engineering standards, best practices, and documentation discipline
• Allocate resources to support quoting, NPI, and production needs
• Drive accountability through KPIs, project tracking, and performance management

• Oversee development and optimization of machining processes for complex components
• Ensure processes are capable of meeting tight tolerances and customer specifications
• Lead tooling strategy, fixturing design, and process standardization
• Approve routers, work instructions, and setup documentation
• Review and release product for production

• Lead engineering support for RFQs, including manufacturability assessments and cycle time estimates
• Ensure smooth transition from quote to production
• Develop process flows, risk assessments, and validation plans
• Collaborate with Quality on control plans, PFMEAs, and inspection strategies
• Drive cycle time reduction, cost improvement, and productivity gains
• Partner with Operations to improve throughput and reduce bottlenecks
• Implement Lean manufacturing principles and support Six Sigma initiatives
• Utilize data and metrics to identify improvement opportunities

• Ensure engineering processes comply with AS9100 requirements
• Support First Article Inspections (FAI) per AS9102
• Collaborate with Quality on root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Ensure proper documentation and revision control of engineering data

• Work closely with Operations to resolve production issues and improve efficiency
• Partner with Supply Chain on material selection and supplier capabilities
• Support Sales and Estimating with technical input and cost modeling
• Interface with customers on technical requirements and issue resolution
• Drive adoption of advanced manufacturing technologies and automation
• Oversee CAM programming standards and system utilization
• Support implementation and optimization of ERP/MES systems
• Evaluate capital equipment needs and support ROI analysis

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (i.e. Mechanical, Manufacturing, Chemical).
• 8+ years of experience in precision machining including experience with CAD/CAM system and manufacturing software.
• 3+ years in a leadership or supervisory role.

• Aerospace and defense industry experience working within AS9100 certified environments
• Familiarity with AS9102 and customer-specific requirements
• Lean / Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher)
• Knowledge of ITAR and regulatory compliance requirements

Salary:
Salary is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

• Pay Range: $110,000 to $150,000 plus bonus
• 401(k) plan with generous company match
• Competitive health and dental insurance
• Paid time off and sick leave
• Professional development and training opportunities

This position requires compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations. As such, candidates must be a “U.S. Person” as defined by applicable law (e.g., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or asylee/refugee).

Thread lock Precision is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.