Aerospace Manufacturing Engineering Manager - Lean & Growth

KLA Industries; Bay Shore (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) with company benefits

Paid Time Off

Career Growth Opportunities

Job summary

KLA Industries seeks an experienced Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead a team of manufacturing engineers in an aerospace precision environment. You will drive process improvements, manage BOMs, and collaborate across engineering, operations, quality, and supply chain to ensure cost-efficient production and high-quality outputs.

Responsibilities include advancing CAD/CAM workflows with CATIA V5, generating detailed drawings, and applying Lean Kaizen to reduce waste and improve efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering; 5+ years in Manufacturing Engineering; leadership experience; aerospace or precision manufacturing background; strong communication and organizational skills.
• Associate's degree accepted with relevant experience is considered.
• Experience with CATIA V5, Epicor ERP, Lean Manufacturing and Kaizen is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Manufacturing Engineers.
• Develop and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Evaluate and improve manufacturing methods, workflows, and production processes.
• Estimate production times, labor requirements, equipment needs, and manufacturing costs.
• Create CAD models and manufacturing documentation using CATIA V5 or similar CAD software.
• Generate engineering drawings and product structures reflecting customer requirements.
• Establish manufacturing tolerances and process documentation.
• Support production and subcontractors with engineering solutions.
• Coordinate engineering priorities with Operations, Quality, Purchasing, and Production teams.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing and Kaizen initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, and waste reduction.
• Resolve manufacturing challenges through analytical problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing Engineering

Lean Kaizen

CAD/CAM

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Associate's degree considered with relevant experience

Tools

CATIA V5

Epicor ERP

Job description

KLA Industries seeks an experienced Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead a team of manufacturing engineers in an aerospace precision environment. You will drive process improvements, manage BOMs, and collaborate across engineering, operations, quality, and supply chain to ensure cost-efficient production and high-quality outputs.

Responsibilities include advancing CAD/CAM workflows with CATIA V5, generating detailed drawings, and applying Lean Kaizen to reduce waste and improve efficiency.