Sr. Manufacturing Engineering Manager - Aerospace - NJ

This role owns manufacturing engineering leadership for a technically advanced production environment, spanning process development, machining, and new product introduction. You will partner closely with operations and value stream leaders to scale capability, improve throughput, and ensure manufacturing readiness.

Client Details

This organization designs and manufactures highly reliable advanced electronic and electromechanical solutions used in mission‑critical aerospace and defense applications. The business combines decades of engineering heritage with a forward‑looking approach to innovation and continuous improvement. Engineers are given real ownership over technical direction, product strategy, and customer outcomes. The culture is collaborative, hands‑on, and grounded in long‑term thinking rather than short‑term wins. Teams work closely with customers to solve complex problems that genuinely matter.

Description

• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary manufacturing engineering team, setting priorities, objectives, and performance expectations
• Own manufacturing process design, validation, and optimization across machining, special processes, assembly, and test
• Drive productivity, yield, and lead‑time improvements using structured continuous improvement and lean methodologies
• Partner with operations, quality, and supply chain to resolve complex manufacturing issues and improve process capability
• Support new product introduction by ensuring tooling, processes, capacity, and documentation are production‑ready
• Review and approve engineering change requests, assessing manufacturability, cost impact, and make‑versus‑buy decisions
• Manage departmental budgets, headcount planning, and capital equipment justification and implementation
• Ensure compliance with internal standards, customer requirements, and applicable quality and regulatory frameworks

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or a related engineering discipline
• Extensive experience in manufacturing engineering, with proven people leadership responsibility
• Strong background in machining, tooling, fixtures, process validation, and production support
• Demonstrated success driving continuous improvement, cost reduction, and operational performance
• Experience working in regulated manufacturing environments with rigorous quality systems
• Ability to lead through influence, communicate effectively across functions, and make sound technical decisions
• Comfortable managing competing priorities in a fast‑paced, engineering‑driven operation
• Eligibility to work with controlled technical data under applicable US regulations

Job Offer

• Competitive base salary with annual bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive health, dental, and life insurance
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• 401(k) with company match and additional retirement contribution from company.
• Education reimbursement and ongoing professional development
• A visible leadership role with long‑term growth potential

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