Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Red Frog Solutions Ventura County, California, United States · $160K–$170K/yr
Business Consulting and Services · 2-10 employees
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About the role
Lead and develop the manufacturing engineering team while providing hands-on technical support for production, assembly, and test operations. Manage plant productivity, process improvement projects, and ensure successful new-product introductions.
What they look for
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering and at least 8 years of aerospace manufacturing experience. Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years in a leadership role and proficiency in GD&T, SolidWorks, and structured problem-solving methodologies.
Benefits
Full description
Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Camarillo, CA (On-site)
$160K–$170K Base + 20% Bonus
Established aerospace manufacturer is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead engineering support for production, including assembly and test operations, process improvement, and new-product introduction. Reporting to the VP of Operations, this leader will develop a technical team, solve complex manufacturing challenges, and drive measurable improvements across the plant. The role offers potential long-term advancement into broader operations leadership.
Required:
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering required.
8+ years of aerospace manufacturing experience, including 2+ years managing engineering teams.
Strong knowledge of GD&T, SolidWorks, manufacturing drawings, and electrical schematics.
Experience with structured root-cause and corrective-action methods such as FMEA, A3, fishbone, or RCCA.
Demonstrated project ownership, floor-level troubleshooting, and continuous improvement results.
Experience working in MRP/ERP systems and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Ability to lead and develop a team of at least three direct reports.
Nice to Have's:
Familiarity with AS9100, ISO standards, ITAR, and DFARS.
Electromechanical assembly and test manufacturing experience.
Responsibilities:
Lead and prioritize the manufacturing engineering team, including coaching, performance management, and professional development.
Provide hands-on technical support to manufacturing, assembly, and test teams to resolve production issues.
Own plant productivity and process-improvement projects, including scope, milestones, execution, and results.
Develop and maintain manufacturing routings, work instructions, and manufacturing process specifications.
Lead engineering support for new-product transitions into production and improvements to existing processes.
Support material review board (MRB) activity, defect disposition, rework instructions, and corrective/preventive actions.
Develop and report KPIs such as first-pass yield, scrap, reliability/MTBF, and productivity.
Collaborate with operations, quality, design engineering, and supply chain to strengthen manufacturability and performance.
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