Manager, Manufacturing Engineering

Mercury Systems • Phoenix, AZ

4h

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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
• Supporting 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees