Manufacturing Manager

Job Details

Job Location:

Aerospace Flight Testing Center - AFTC, Moses lake, WA 98837
Position Type:
Full Time
Salary Range: $ - $ per year

• Manage day-to-day manufacturing operations to meet production schedules, quality standards, and customer commitments.
• Coordinate manufacturing activities across multiple concurrent programs and projects.
• Monitor production performance metrics and implement corrective actions when required.
• Ensure manufacturing activities are executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with established procedures.
• Coordinate labor, equipment, tooling, and facility resources to support production requirements.
• Work with Program Managers and department leaders to prioritize workload and balance resources across programs.
• Support production scheduling and capacity planning activities.
• Monitor departmental expenditures and assist with budget management and cost control initiatives.
• Prepare manufacturing cost estimates and quotations for internal and external customers by evaluating labor, material, tooling, outside processing, and production requirements.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements to determine manufacturing feasibility, risks, and estimated production costs.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Supply Chain, and Program Management to develop accurate and competitive proposals.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity.
• Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing processes, workflow efficiency, and resource utilization.
• Support implementation of lean manufacturing principles and best practices.
• Recommend facility, equipment, and process improvements to enhance operational performance.
• Ensure manufacturing activities comply with company quality standards, customer requirements, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Support audits, inspections, and certification activities as required.
• Partner with Quality Assurance to investigate and resolve manufacturing-related quality issues.
• Ensure proper documentation and record‑keeping practices are maintained.
• Supervise, coach, and develop manufacturing supervisors, leads, and production personnel.
• Foster a safe, accountable, and high‑performing work environment.
• Participate in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and training employees.
• Conduct performance reviews, provide regular feedback, recognize achievements, and address performance issues in accordance with company policies.
• Promote employee engagement and professional development.
• Work closely with Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Maintenance, and Program Management teams to support manufacturing objectives.
• Participate in project planning and execution meetings to ensure manufacturing readiness.
• Communicate manufacturing status, risks, and resource needs to leadership and stakeholders.
• Support customer interactions and facility visits as required.
• Facilitate regular production and team meetings.
• Maintain accurate production metrics and operational reports.
• Communicate priorities, schedules, and performance expectations to team members.
• Escalate issues and risks appropriately to management.
• Promote and enforce a strong safety culture throughout manufacturing operations.
• Proactively identify and address workplace hazards and safety concerns.
• Ensure compliance with all company safety policies and applicable OSHA, local, state, and federal regulations.
• Participate in incident investigations and corrective action implementation.
• Act as a role model by demonstrating professionalism, accountability, integrity, and teamwork.
• Support and promote AeroTEC's Core Values.
• Maintain high standards of quality, ethics, and customer service.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field preferred.
• Five (5) to eight (8) years of progressively responsible manufacturing experience.
• Three (3) years of manufacturing leadership or supervisory experience.
• Aerospace manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience supporting multiple concurrent production programs preferred.

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