Senior Manager Manufacturing - Engineering

Twenty-Six Defense • Fort Worth, TX

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About The Position

Twenty-Six Defense is seeking a Senior Manager of Manufacturing Engineering to manage and support complex manufacturing engineering activities related to defense, avionics, or medical devices. The role leads Manufacturing Engineers and Methods Specialists and identifies cost savings through product design and internal and supplier process improvements. It provides technical leadership in analyzing manufacturing processes, improving products, resolving production problems, and maximizing manufacturing efficiency. The manager oversees clear, concise production work instructions that support consistent, high-quality output and uses Lean and Six Sigma practices to drive continuous improvement.

The role is responsible for an integrated manufacturing engineering program covering Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, Tool Design, Process Control, and the release of products from Engineering to Operations. It defines the team’s strategy and capabilities in support of company and operations goals, provides engineering support to assigned programs, and coordinates with vendors and internal departments. The manager also selects, trains, develops, and assigns work to subordinates and makes recommendations concerning promotions, compensation, and terminations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• At least 10 years of directly related experience in an electro-mechanical assembly environment.
• Experience implementing ERP, MES, and PLM systems.
• Lean and Six Sigma experience, including the ability to influence and empower continuous improvement.
• Experience managing or supporting complex electromechanical systems.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in engineering.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient manufacturing engineering functions that develop and improve manufacturing processes, tools, and equipment.
• Direct and integrate Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, Tool Design, Process Control, and product release from Engineering to Operations.
• Review product design plans and recommend improvements to manufacturability and serviceability.
• Plan and coordinate the introduction of new products, programs, and major product modifications, including manufacturing methods, equipment and tooling needs, test equipment, operation planning, methods, and time standards.
• Define Manufacturing Engineering strategy and align team skills and capabilities with company and operations goals and evolving manufacturing needs.
• Provide day-to-day engineering support to assigned manufacturing programs and ensure compliance with company quality system requirements.
• Liaise with vendors, engineering staff, and other departments to resolve producibility issues and improve manufacturing efficiency.
• Develop and maintain a Total Quality Management culture among subordinates.
• Manage the creation of production work instructions, time study standards, and operations plans to improve productivity.
• Coordinate product design requirements for economical manufacturing and assist product planning and design by defining manufacturing capabilities.
• Coordinate the transition of new equipment, products, and processes into production.
• Recommend make-or-buy actions to reduce costs.
• Investigate and develop processes, equipment, and methods to reduce product costs or improve performance, quality, or delivery, with particular regard for vertical integration.
• Coordinate manufacturing engineering with production, purchasing, and material control to deliver acceptable products on time and within budget.
• Select, train, and develop subordinates; assign work, review performance, and make recommendations regarding promotions, salaries, or terminations.

Benefits

• Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.
• Competitive compensation and a 401(k) program.
• Medical, dental, vision, and disability coverage, with qualified wellness discounts.
• Basic life insurance; additional life and AD&D insurance are available.
• Flexible vacation and PTO.
• Paid parental leave.
• Employee referral program.
• Voluntary benefits, including long-term care, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.
• Voluntary Tricare Supplement for military retirees.

What This Job Offers

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