Aerospace Manufacturing Engineering Manager

RRC; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

RRC - Ruiz Recruiting & Consulting in Oxnard, CA, is seeking an Engineering Manager, Manufacturing for an aerospace leader. You will lead a team of manufacturing engineers, drive process improvements, and ensure successful new product introductions.

The role blends hands-on engineering with people leadership to improve yield, reduce scrap, and optimize production. Candidates should have aerospace manufacturing experience and strong GD&T and SolidWorks skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years in aerospace manufacturing with production process knowledge.
• 1+ year in engineering people management and project oversight.
• Strong GD&T, SolidWorks, and ability to read drawings and schematics.
• Experience with FMEA, RCCA, and root-cause analysis methods.
• Familiarity with MRP/ERP systems and MS Office.
• Knowledge of aerospace quality standards (AS9100, ITAR, DFARS) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of manufacturing engineers, establishing priorities and driving accountability for deliverables.
• Identify opportunities to optimize production processes and improve yield and efficiency.
• Provide hands-on engineering expertise to troubleshoot manufacturing challenges.
• Support transition of new products into production with proper processes and documentation.
• Partner with Quality and Operations to investigate nonconformances and implement CAPAs.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing routers, work instructions, and specs.
• Oversee projects, timelines, and KPIs such as yield, scrap, and productivity.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Design Engineering and Operations leadership to improve manufacturability.

Skills

GD&T

SolidWorks

Root cause analysis

Leadership

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical/Manufacturing Eng

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

RRC - Ruiz Recruiting & Consulting in Oxnard, CA, is seeking an Engineering Manager, Manufacturing for an aerospace leader. You will lead a team of manufacturing engineers, drive process improvements, and ensure successful new product introductions.

The role blends hands-on engineering with people leadership to improve yield, reduce scrap, and optimize production. Candidates should have aerospace manufacturing experience and strong GD&T and SolidWorks skills.