Director of Manufacturing Engineering

Are you a visionary leader ready to drive manufacturing innovation? We are looking for a dynamic leader to oversee the development of engineering practices, CNC programming strategies, digital manufacturing initiatives, and the successful introduction of new products. In this influential role, you will lead your team in advancing complex, pivotal components from initial customer blueprints to established production lines, enhancing readiness, accelerating product launch timelines, solidifying programming standards, and cultivating a top-tier technical team. This position provides a platform for making both immediate and sustained improvements across our manufacturing operations, with a focus on a comprehensive digital manufacturing strategy to support our diversified locations.

### Main Role Activities
- **Engineering and CNC Leadership**: Guide a team including manufacturing engineers and CNC programmers, transforming customer models into streamlined production processes. Establish CNC machining guidelines, reusable methods, and maintain verification standards to ensure efficiency and quality.
- **New Product and Production Enhancement**: Spearhead the transition from design to production, ensuring timely project completion and strengthening risk management. Develop strategies that reduce waste and improve manufacturing reliability through cutting-edge technologies and methodologies.
- **Digital and Continuous Improvement Initiatives**: Plan and implement a digital roadmap linking all facets of production from design through to cost analysis. Explore AI and automation advancements to streamline engineering and manufacturing processes, fostering innovation and cross-departmental collaboration.
- **Leadership and Development**: Establish a results-driven culture, mentoring your team and serving as the leading technical voice with clients, ensuring high standards of manufacturability and process efficiency.

### Essential Qualifications
- Bachelor’s in a related engineering discipline and a strong track record in aerospace or advanced manufacturing settings.
- Proficient in CATIA and NC verification tools like VERICUT.
- Demonstrated capability in facilitating NPI and leading production launches.
- Robust experience in managing project priorities under complex constraints and requirements.

### Desired Skills
- Expertise in manufacturing high-stakes aerospace components and in executing advanced digital manufacturing workflows.
- Proven track record with additive manufacturing and automation processes, enhancing both theoretical and practical engineering standards.

Join us in shaping the future of manufacturing where innovation meets excellence.