Manufacturing Engineering Manager
About The Position
Rock West Composites is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead manufacturing engineering activities supporting advanced composite production at its West Jordan, Utah facility. This onsite role oversees the development, implementation, and improvement of manufacturing processes while ensuring engineering support, product quality, and operational performance meet business and customer requirements. The role leads the planning, development, implementation, and optimization of manufacturing methods for new product introductions, validation, qualification, and ongoing production support. It manages the Manufacturing Engineering team, sets priorities, and works with Operations, Program Management, Quality, customers, and suppliers to resolve technical challenges, improve manufacturing performance, and support business objectives. Rock West Composites designs and manufactures advanced composite solutions for aerospace, defense, space, and commercial applications. The company is employee-owned. The position requires eligibility under U.S. export regulations and authorization to work in the United States without current or future company immigration sponsorship. The company maintains a drug- and alcohol-free workplace.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Structural, Materials Engineering, or a related discipline; equivalent education and experience will be considered.
- 15 or more years of manufacturing engineering experience, including leadership of engineering teams; preferably in a Tier 1 or Tier 2 aerospace manufacturing environment.
- Strong background in aerospace composite structures manufacturing, including detail parts, assemblies, and hands-on fabrication.
- Experience supporting new product introductions, manufacturing process development, product qualification, and production operations.
- Knowledge of aerospace manufacturing processes, including composites, metal bonding, metallic forming, machining, and composite product qualification.
- Experience with engineering documentation, GD&T, blueprint interpretation, CAD models, and CAD/CAM software.
- Familiarity with AS9100, prime contractor specifications, thermal profiles, first-part qualifications, and contact and noncontact inspection methods.
- Experience with data acquisition systems for temperature, position, and pressure, as well as ERP/MRP systems.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Project, and Outlook.
- Strong leadership, coaching, and employee development skills, including the ability to manage engineering priorities and team performance.
- Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills across technical teams, customers, and management.
- Highly organized, self-motivated, and adaptable, with the ability to manage multiple programs and changing priorities.
- Must meet an eligible U.S. person status under the stated export regulations and be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future company immigration sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree.
- Experience in a Tier 1 or Tier 2 aerospace manufacturing environment.
- Experience with SolidWorks.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development, implementation, and optimization of manufacturing methods for new product introductions, product validation and qualification, and production operations.
- Oversee engineering documentation, including EBOMs, MBOMs, work instructions, travelers, process specifications, and material selection.
- Resolve complex manufacturing and technical challenges by applying technologies, processes, and engineering solutions to improve production performance.
- Evaluate emerging manufacturing technologies and recommend improvements to processes, capabilities, and operational efficiency.
- Provide engineering leadership and technical support to Operations, Program Management, Quality, customers, and suppliers.
- Lead production planning activities, including staffing requirements, manufacturing time estimates, and cost analysis.
- Communicate technical developments, risks, and issues affecting cost, schedule, profitability, customer requirements, and cross-functional operations.
- Support bids and proposals with manufacturing engineering input, technical assessments, and production estimates.
- Manage engineering workloads, delegate assignments, set priorities, and track performance metrics.
- Lead, coach, and develop Manufacturing Engineering employees through training, performance evaluations, feedback, and professional development.
- Collaborate with manufacturing teams to develop and implement employee training aligned with company standards and best practices.
- Ensure compliance with quality and safety requirements, including AS9100, manufacturing procedures, and Foreign Object Debris (FOD) prevention practices.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- 100% employer-paid medical and dental.
- Annual bonus program.
- 401(k) with 5% match.
- Employee stock option program.
- 9/80 work schedule, with every other Friday off.
- Paid holidays and generous PTO.
- $2,500 tuition reimbursement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
