Manager, Manufacturing Engineering

Job Summary

Mercury Systems is seeking a seasoned Manager, Manufacturing Engineering to lead up to 11 engineers in delivering cutting‑edge microelectronics for national defense. As the manager, you will drive process implementation, shape team performance, and influence the product roadmap. Through strategic partnerships we bring the latest commercial technologies to design and build rugged microelectronics for extreme environments, ensuring exceptional reliability and maintainability.

• Lead day‑to‑day operations of the Manufacturing Engineering team, ensuring successful execution across products and programs
  Foster technical excellence by guiding the team and developing expertise in core manufacturing disciplines
• Drive strategic initiatives aligned with business goals and the Annual Operating Plan
• Support prototype and NPI builds
• Participate in design and production readiness reviews
• Technical writing to include work instructions, functional test procedures, standard operating procedures, change impact analyses, and other documentation
• Develop team capabilities through mentorship, cross‑training, and career growth planning
• Ensure accountability for high‑quality output and on‑time delivery of project milestones
• Collaborate with Chief Engineer, Operations, Program Management, and Technical Project Managers to meet delivery and quality targets
• Proactively address challenges and implement course corrections to meet business objectives
• Oversee vendor and subcontractor relationships to ensure budget adherence, quality standards, and timely results

• Typically requires a minimum of 6+ years’ experience in manufacturing engineering and 3+ years of manufacturing management experience
• Bachelor of Science degree, preferably in manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or industrial engineering
• Strong background in process improvements and root cause analysis (e.g. 5 Whys, 8D, and Lean Six Sigma etc.)
• Experience working within a matrixed organizational structure
• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance

• Expertise in microelectronics packaging processes, including wire bond, die bond, solder reflow, flip chip, SMT, and wafer processing
• Demonstrated success supporting proposal development for Department of Defense (DoD) contracts

Mercury Systems is a technology company that makes the world a safer, more secure place. We push processing power to the tactical edge, making the latest commercial technologies profoundly more accessible for today’s most challenging aerospace and defense missions. From silicon to system scale, Mercury enables customers to accelerate innovation and turn data into decision superiority. Headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, Mercury employs more than 2,300 people in 24 locations worldwide.

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As an equal opportunity employer, Mercury Systems is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact the number below for assistance.

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