Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Manager
About The Position
The Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Manager, also referred to as the Engineering Services Manager, is a flexible leader responsible for managing internal and external engineering functions in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment. The position supports a company serving the national defense sector and provides cross-functional engineering support to all departments. The manager develops a high-performing engineering team, promotes disciplined problem-solving, and expands engineering capabilities to improve customer results. The role oversees engineering services including design for manufacturability, additive manufacturing, welding, assembly, and testing. It combines team leadership and day-to-day department management with hands-on manufacturing support, technical project leadership, process improvement, and development of engineering standards. The manager also supports the company’s Quality Management System and safety policies, and is expected to become proficient in Cogitic’s ERP software.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering & Technology Management, or a related field.
- At least 3 years of technical project management experience.
- At least 5 years of verifiable leadership, management, and technical skills in supervisory roles specific to engineering, manufacturing, and welding.
- At least 10 years of direct, hands-on mechanical engineering experience.
- Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems in technical manufacturing processes.
- Direct experience managing design or complex development projects.
- Ability to pass a background check and hold a security clearance.
- Must be a US citizen.
- Ability to consistently handle multiple projects and follow them through to completion.
- Ability to adapt optimistically to changing priorities to meet customer needs.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
- Coachable, with a desire to learn and grow with the company.
- Proficiency with business software such as ERP systems, spreadsheets, and presentations.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills and excellent active listening behavior.
- Experience presenting technical content to cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
- Demonstrate Cogitic’s core values: Performance, Courage, Development, Initiative, and Character.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Engineering, Engineering & Technology Management, or a related field.
Responsibilities
- Establish and drive key performance indicator metrics to improve the quality and timeliness of deliverables while developing the Engineering Services team.
- Identify, discuss, and solve issues and bottlenecks through process development, software, and applicable technologies.
- Lead and manage the engineering team to improve operational efficiency, expand capabilities, support company growth, and foster adaptability and employee satisfaction through change.
- Review, understand, and communicate customer deliverables for complex technical projects.
- Manage day-to-day Engineering Services department functions.
- Develop internal drawing packages from customer-provided documentation.
- Develop technical documentation, including work instructions, technical information requests, and technical justifications.
- Interpret and apply 2D and 3D drawings and models.
- Perform hands-on manufacturing tasks to support on-time shipment and develop processes and procedures.
- Analyze manufacturing activities to identify waste and implement continuous improvement.
- Assemble complex, multi-component assemblies.
- Test and inspect components and assemblies, including hydrostatic, thermal shock, flow, and acoustic testing.
- Coordinate subcontracted physical testing, including destructive and nondestructive testing, shock, vibration, and underwater explosion testing.
- Perform additive manufacturing in accordance with customer contracts, including preparing technical reports.
- Develop and maintain the manual welding program, including qualifications and approval of procedures.
- Provide leadership, support, and growth strategy for the Additive Manufacturing program.
- Support and comply with Cogitic’s Quality Management System.
- Build, coach, and motivate the Engineering Services team through feedback, clear expectations, and hands-on support.
- Develop engineering standards, including drawing conventions, model standards, and documentation standards, for Engineering Services and other departments as applicable.
- Lead technical projects supporting new company initiatives.
- Follow company safety policies and OSHA regulations, and wear required personal protective equipment in designated operations and manufacturing areas.
- Develop expert-level proficiency in Cogitic’s ERP software for daily tasks and projects.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
