Director of Manufacturing Engineering

Director of Manufacturing Engineering

Base pay range: $200,000.00/yr – $310,000.00/yr

You must be a US Citizen – no visa candidates. Speaking Spanish is a huge plus for this role.

About the Role: We are seeking an experienced Director of Manufacturing Engineering to lead our engineering team in an aerospace manufacturing environment specializing in aluminum heat exchangers. This is a hands‑on leadership role responsible for driving safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals while supporting operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of 15–20 manufacturing engineers, ensuring processes, tooling, and equipment meet business objectives.
• Develop and standardize manufacturing processes for heat exchangers, including tooling and fixture design.
• Drive KPI achievement for shipping volume, on‑time delivery, backlog reduction, efficiency, and cost control.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and 5S methodologies.
• Oversee Operational Excellence projects and cost‑reduction plans; report progress to senior leadership.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Production teams.
• Provide technical support for process improvements, non‑conforming parts, and customer quality issues.
• Manage capital equipment purchases and tooling upgrades.
• Support manufacturing activities at Reynosa, Mexico facility (minimal travel required).

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Manufacturing Engineering preferred); MBA or advanced degree a plus.
• 8+ years in manufacturing, including leadership of salaried and hourly staff.
• Experience in aerospace or military manufacturing environments with AS9100 compliance.
• Strong background in machining, welding, brazing, heat treat, and chemical treatment processes.
• Proven success in Lean, Six Sigma, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills; ability to engage at all organizational levels.
• Proficiency in MRP systems (Oracle preferred) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Spanish fluency preferred.

Preferred Experience:

• Build‑to‑order manufacturing in medium‑volume/high‑mix environments.
• Familiarity with assembly, welding, brazing, machining, and testing processes.
• Knowledge of Lean tools: VSM, Standard Work, Kanban, 5S, SMED, TPM, Six Sigma.

Why Join Us? This is an opportunity to make a significant impact on aerospace manufacturing operations, lead a talented team, and drive innovation in a high‑performance environment.

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Seniority Level

Director

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Manufacturing, Engineering, and Management

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