Engineering Manager, Manufacturing

RRC • Oxnard, CA

13h

About The Position

RRC - Ruiz Recruiting & Consulting is hiring an Engineering Manager, Manufacturing for a leader in the aerospace and defense (A&D) space. The role leads manufacturing engineering initiatives to improve production efficiency, product quality, and manufacturing performance in an aerospace environment. It combines hands-on technical work with team leadership, covering process optimization, production support, and introducing new products into manufacturing. The position is suited to a technically strong engineering leader who can address complex manufacturing challenges and develop a high-performing team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline.
• At least 7 years of experience in aerospace manufacturing, with a strong understanding of production processes, engineering support, and manufacturing operations.
• At least 1 year of experience managing engineering teams, including employee development, performance management, and project oversight.
• Strong proficiency in GD&T, SolidWorks, and interpreting engineering drawings, electrical schematics, and manufacturing specifications.
• Hands-on experience with root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies such as FMEA, A3, Fishbone diagrams, and RCCA.
• Experience working with MRP/ERP systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with aerospace quality standards and regulatory requirements, including ISO, AS9100, ITAR, and DFARS.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of manufacturing engineers by setting priorities, managing workloads, and driving accountability for engineering deliverables and operational goals.
• Optimize production processes to improve first-pass yield, reduce scrap, and increase manufacturing efficiency through measurable improvement initiatives.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing challenges, resolve production issues, and support day-to-day shop floor operations.
• Support the transition of new products into production by establishing manufacturing processes, documentation, and technical requirements.
• Partner with Quality and Operations to investigate nonconformances, support material review board (MRB) activities, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing routers, work instructions, and process specifications.
• Oversee engineering projects, manage timelines and deliverables, and monitor key performance indicators including first-pass yield, scrap, equipment reliability, and productivity.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Design Engineering, and Operations leadership to improve manufacturability, resolve technical issues, and support business objectives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager