Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Ducommun Aerostructures • Parsons, KS

380d

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineering Manager oversees all manufacturing engineering aspects critical to the company's operations. This role involves leading the manufacturing engineering team, ensuring efficient product flow, tooling, and standard work procedures, while also engaging in technical exchanges with customers and developing the manufacturing engineering culture within the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a technical field.
• Ten years of experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment.
• Management experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of aerospace company specifications and practices.
• Experience in Design to Specification and Build to Print processes.
• Experience with line flow, standard work, tooling, and LEAN manufacturing applications.
• Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA) experience.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems.
• Proficiency in MS Office, AutoCAD, Mechanical Desktop, and Inventor (or SolidWorks).
• Knowledge of Six Sigma, Lean Product development, and Kaizen activities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Unigraphics CAD/CAM.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to lead a group constructively and productively.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and mylars.
• Pleasant personality with the ability to interact with all levels of personnel, customers, and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and direct the manufacturing engineering team including tool design.
• Provide leadership and direction in manufacturing regarding product flow, tooling, and standard work procedures.
• Offer input for manufacturability and direct non-recurrent costs.
• Facilitate technical information exchange with customers.
• Implement manufacturing processes that are process-dependent.
• Develop and mature the manufacturing engineering culture and infrastructure.
• Review and recommend policies and procedures to maximize department performance.
• Act as a team leader for the cause and corrective action team, collaborating with Quality and Manufacturing Engineering functions.
• Support manufacturing and other departments as an internal customer.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick time
• 401K match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Annual bonus plan
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree