Senior Process Engineering Manager

Simon Group Holdings•Dayton, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Senior Process Engineering Manager Position Summary The Senior Process Engineering Manager is a hands-on technical and leadership role responsible for driving manufacturing excellence in a low-volume, high-mix aerospace job shop environment. This role leads process engineering, manufacturing engineering, and continuous improvement activities supporting complex machined components for DoD, DLA, and prime aerospace customers. This position requires a seasoned aerospace manufacturing leader with 10+ years of experience, including significant time in a machine shop setting, strong government contract knowledge, and the ability to translate engineering intent into robust, repeatable manufacturing processes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Process Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related discipline.
10+ years of progressive experience in aerospace manufacturing engineering or process engineering.
5+ years of direct machine shop experience in precision machining (CNC milling, turning, multi-axis machining).
Proven experience in low-volume, high-mix job shop environments.
Demonstrated experience supporting DoD, DLA, and government contracts .
Strong working knowledge of: TINA / Certified Cost or Pricing Data FAR / DFARS requirements AS9100 quality system requirements
Deep technical understanding of: Machining processes, tooling, fixturing, and workholding GD&T and complex blueprint interpretation Process capability and first article inspection (FAI / AS9102)

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting prime aerospace customers (Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Raytheon, etc.).
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or continuous improvement certification.
Experience with ERP/MRP systems in a job shop environment.
Prior leadership of engineering teams in regulated aerospace manufacturing.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the Process Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering team supporting precision machining operations.
Own the development, documentation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes for complex aerospace components.
Serve as the technical authority for machining process design, routing development, work instructions, tooling strategies, and capacity planning.
Drive first-article success, process capability, and defect reduction using AS9100, APQP, PFMEA, control plans, and SPC where appropriate.
Partner with Quality, Operations, and Program Management to ensure on-time, compliant delivery to DoD, DLA, and prime customers.
Ensure full compliance with government contract requirements, including: TINA / Truth in Negotiations Act cost and pricing data support DFARS FAR and ITAR flow-down requirements DLA audit and surveillance support
Lead cost reduction, cycle time reduction, and yield improvement initiatives in a low-volume, high-mix environment.
Support quoting and estimating with manufacturing input, process plans, and cost models.
Provide hands-on technical mentorship to engineers, supervisors, and machinists.
Champion standard work, visual management, and lean manufacturing practices without compromising quality or compliance.
Lead root cause analysis and corrective action for process escapes and systemic issues.