Manufacturing Engineering Manager
About The Position
Our team in Military Aircraft Group is looking for a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to join them. You will report to the Site Manufacturing Engineering Director and have an onsite work schedule in East Aurora, NY. This position will lead a high-visibility transformation within our machining and support operations. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of a major transition into our Advanced Integrated Manufacturing (AIM) facility shaping the future of how we build, scale, and innovate. In this role, you will lead a cross-functional engineering team across machining, tool design, and special processes, while driving both operational performance and long-term strategic initiatives. You will play a critical role in capital planning, process optimization, and the implementation of automation and advanced manufacturing technologies. This is an ideal opportunity for a leader who thrives on ownership, enjoys solving complex challenges, and can influence across functions to deliver meaningful results.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering with 10+ years of progressive manufacturing engineer experience, ideally in machining environments.
- 3+ years of proven leadership experience in manufacturing engineering, ideally in machining environments.
- Strong project management skills with proven ability to deliver complex projects on schedule.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
- Ability to influence cross‑functional teams and stakeholders outside the immediate group and lead through change.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office: Excel, Project, PowerPoint, and Word.
Nice To Haves
- Machining process optimization experience and a hands‑on machining background.
- Experience identifying and leading automation initiatives.
- Experience with quoting, estimating, insourcing/outsourcing decisions, and resource planning.
- Understanding of Cost Account Manager responsibilities.
- Manual CNC programming experience.
- CAD and CAM programming experience.
- Design for Manufacturing (DfM) mindset, GD&T, and blueprint reading.
- Ability to build custom reports using SQL and Power BI.
- Familiarity with JIRA and Teamcenter.
Responsibilities
- Lead your portion of the AIM transition: Plan and execute the transfer of machinery, tooling, and processes from the current campus location to the new AIM facility.
- Manage and deliver tactical and operational plans with clear KPIs and measurable results.
- Maintain a rolling 10‑year capital plan for your area of responsibility.
- Oversee capital equipment selection, justification, acquisition, and onboarding.
- Monitor Target vs. Actual performance for assigned parts and drive continuous improvement.
- Help define and execute manufacturing engineering strategies aligned with site and divisional objectives.
- Identify, justify, and implement process improvements (machining and non‑machining), including automation opportunities.
- Establish and drive short‑term tactical and operational plans to meet production, quality, and schedule goals.
Benefits
- great compensation package
- bonus opportunities
- matching 401k
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select locations)
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- Flexible paid time off
- holidays
- parental leave program
- relocation assistance
- Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages.
- Tuition Assistance
- mentorship and coaching opportunities
- leadership development and other personal growth programs
- Warm, respectful, family-like environment driven by our 12 core values.
- Multiple Employee Resource Groups led by our employees, open and welcoming to all.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
